Do you have an interest in working with children with special needs? Would you like to better understand these students?

Master of Science in Special Education (second certification Only)

Degree-seeking students must complete a curriculum that includes studies of major issues in the field and develops broad teacher competencies in a variety of areas. The following course sequence is suggested, but your individual academic preparation and professional experiences may permit variations.

(Special Education PK-8 certification only-Second certification building on a previous certification not in special education)

36 semester hours

The assumption is that candidates seeking this degree already have core education courses including math and reading methods. Candidates not meeting this requirement may be required to take additional course work.

I. Professional Education and Core Courses

**EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 554	Learning Theories	3
**S ED 545A I	Applied Research	1
S ED 545B	Applied Research	1
S ED 545C	Applied Research	1

II. Concentration

S ED 500	Special Education Law and Service Delivery	3
S ED 511	Curriculum Adaptations for the Special Needs Learner	3
R ED 530	Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis	3
S ED 522	Career Education for Students with Disabilities	3
OR
S ED 523	Programming for the At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child	3
R ED 533	Remedial Techniques	3
S ED 539	Behavior Management Approaches	3
EDUC 520	Universal Design for Learning	3
EDUC 561	Methods, Materials, and Assessment for ESL	3
S ED 519	Practicum 3

** EDUC 501 and S ED 545A should be taken concurrently.