Special Education M.A., Master Teacher options
Additional endorsement in emotional impairment
Must have an elementary or secondary teaching certificate and a special education endorsement to enter this program.
| Course number | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 5470 | Introduction to Emotional Impairments | 3 |
| SPED 5750 | Education of Learners with Emotional Impairments | 3 |
| SPED 6710 | Field Exp in SPED: Emotional Impairments K-5 | 3 |
| SPED 6711 | Field Exp in SPED: Emotional Impairments 6-12 | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Advanced Assessment in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 6200 | Curriculum Development in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 6560 | Current Issues in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 6370 | Research in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6300 | Clinical Practice in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 6380 | Applications of Behavior Analysis in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 7150 | Capstone | 3 |
| Total credits: | 33 |
Additional endorsement in learning disabilities
Must have an elementary or secondary teaching certificate and a special education endorsement to enter this program.
| Course number | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 6380 | Applications in Behavior Analysis in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 6356 | Evidence Based Instruction ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies LD | 3 |
| SPED 6370 | Research in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6040 | Field Exp. in SPED: Data Based Decision Making & Effective Instruction K-5 | 3 |
| SPED 6815 | Field Exp. in SPED: Starting Intervention High Incd. Learners: 6-12 | 3 |
| SPED 6560 | Current Issues in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 6210 | Advanced Assessment in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 6200 | Curriculum Development in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 6300 | Clinical Teaching Practice in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 7150 | Capstone | 3 |
| Total credits: | 33 |
Additional endorsement in autism
Must have an elementary or secondary teaching certificate and a special education endorsement or related area certification to enter this program.
| Course number | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 6380 | Application of Behavior Analysis in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6382 | Intensive Interventions for Challenging Behavior | 3 |
| SPED 6390 | Evidence-based Instructional Practices: Autism | 3 |
| SPED 6391 | Instructional Practices in School Settings for Autism | 3 |
| SPED 6392 | Language Assessment & Intervention for Students with Communication Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 6041 | Field Experience: Autism | 3 |
| SPED 6370 | Applications of Research in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6300 | Internship Teaching in ASD | 3 |
| SPED 7115 | Capstone in Special Education | 3 |
| Electives 3 - 6 credits | 3 - 6 | |
| Total credits: | 30-32 |
Behavior specialist concentration
Must have an elementary or secondary teaching certificate and a special education endorsement or related area certification to enter this program.
| Course number | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 6380 | Applications in Behavior Analysis in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6381 | School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
| SPED 6382 | Intensive Interventions for Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
| SPED 6655 | Coaching | 3 |
| SPED 6300 | Clinical Practice in SPED *optional* | 3 |
| SPED 6112 | Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| SPED 6113 | Culturally-Responsive Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6370 | Applications of Research in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6430 | Legal Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED7115 | Capstone in Special Education | 3 |
| Total credits: | 30 |