Courses | M.S. in Special Education
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, .
Transfer of Credits
Students transferring from an accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 approved credits for their Master of Science in Special Education (Non-Licensure). Courses transferred must be equivalent to 51ÂÜÀò’s and have direct applicability to the student’s program design. Only courses with a grade of B (3.0) on a 4.0 grade scale or higher will be considered for transfer towards the Master of Science in Special Education degree (Non-Licensure); a grade of B- or lower is not transferable. Credits considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission.
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Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society | 3 | |
| Educational Research and Statistics | 3 | |
| Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction | 3 | |
| Collaborative Research 1 | 1 | |
| Writing Literature Reviews 2 | 2 | |
| Professional Development Module | 1 | |
| The Life of Christ for Educators | 3 | |
| Capstone Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Curriculum Research Project 3 | ||
| Thesis 3 | ||
| Special Education Courses (Online) | ||
| Issues in Special Education | 3 | |
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Assessment and Eligibility in Special Education | ||
| Inclusive Instructional Practices for Learners with Mild to Moderate Support Needs | ||
| Learning Environments for Learners with Mild to Moderate Support Needs | ||
| Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
| Reading Assessment and Evaluation for Learners with Mild to Moderate Support Needs | 3 | |
| Consultation, Collaboration, and Communication in Special Education | 3 | |
| Education Programming for Learners with Mild to Moderate Support Needs | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 1
Students must participate on a research team in their first semester and continue on their assigned project until 1 credit is completed.
- 2
Successful passage of is required for advancement in the program. Writing support and documentation may be mandatory for some students. may be substituted for .
- 3
This course must be completed in the final semester. To produce quality research, it is recommended to be the only course taken in the final semester. Course must be completed with a grade of B or higher.