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Master of Science in Special Education Generalist Option

 

Application Information/Requirements

 

Admission Criteria

  1. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
  2. Graduate GPA (if applicable) of at least 3.0
  3. Completed Graduate Record Examination

Admission Procedures

  • Complete Graduate Student Application
  • Submit Official Transcripts from all Institutions Attended
  • Payment of Nonrefundable $40 Application Fee
  • Submit Admission Test Scores - GRE
  • Fingerprinting Requirements

Program Structure 

 

Online?

Mostly

Evening Classes?

Yes

Program Length

This is designed as a part-time 3-year program

 

This program structure is an example of the courses you would likely take in this program. For a copy of the official plan of study click HERE. 

Courses Credits
Professional Core 6
EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation
OR SPED 502 Research in Special Programs
3
EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning 3
 
Professional Preparation 27
RD 517 Aspects of Reading Difficulties 3
EDSP 405 Assessment of Students with Disabilities 3
SPED 504 Multi-tiered Systems of Support  3
SPED 510 Legal and Current Issues in Special Education 3
SPED 530 Curricular Adaptations for Special Populations 3
SPED 550 Best Practices in Teaching Students with Emotional Disturbances 3
SPED 560 Best Practices in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities 3
SPED 570 Best Practices in Teaching Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 3
SPED 600 Facilitating Positive Behaviors in the Classroom Environment 3
 
Professional Practice 6
SPED 584 Student Teaching 6
Total minimum required credits for Generalist Option 39
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