Special Education / Master of Arts
To obtain a Master of Arts degree in Special Education, candidates must successfully complete a 41 hour program. Candidates who complete the program are eligible to receive the Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) endorsement on their Professional Educator License.
See complete admission requirements in College of Education introduction.
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements (41)
| 54-506 | Assistive Technology in Education | 1 |
| 54-513 | Development and Characteristics of Learners | 3 |
| 54-514 | Assessment for Learning | 3 |
| 54-516 | Learning Theories and Schooling | 3 |
| 54-523 | Disability Studies in Education: A Critical Exploration of Educational Policy, Practice and Curriculum Design | 3 |
| 54-530 | Field Experience I: Special Education | 1 |
| 54-532 | Methods of Teaching in Middle and Secondary Content Areas | 3 |
| 54-534 | Transitions and Students with High Support Needs | 3 |
| 54-540 | Field Experience II: Special Education | 1 |
| 54-545 | Field Experience III: Special Education | 1 |
| 54-561 | Early Reading and Writing Foundations | 3 |
| 54-564 | Partnerships for Inclusive Education | 1 |
| 54-571 | Content Area Reading Strategies for Adolescent Learners | 3 |
| 54-582 | Internship in Special Education P-12 | 5 |
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| 54-584 | Clinical Practice & Seminar: Special Education | 5 |
| 54-585 | Instructional Planning and Performance Based Assessment | 3 |
| 52-575 | Practical Research for Learning Communities | 3 |
| 53-507 | Educational Media Design for Effective Learning | 1 |
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| 53-508 | Emerging Technologies for Education | 1 |
Comprehensive Examination Required