Program Overview
The Special Education M.A. focuses on research and policy of special education as it pertains to the classroom. Scholars delve into issues and trends of educating learners with disabilities and develop solutions/methods to intervene when needed. This high level approach is designed to aid scholars who wish to change the field of special education through policy and legal work.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Information on admissions and application to this program can be found on the University Graduate Admissions website.
Admission Requirements Guide to Applying
Application Requirements
- Grade point average of 3.0 or better (based on a 4.0 system) from an accredited undergraduate institution
- Grade point average of 3.5 or better (based on a 4.0 system) in any previous graduate work from an accredited institution
- Basic Skills Test scores for MEd applicants
- Test scores for MA applicants: the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) placing the student at or above the 40th percentile rank
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from present and/or former professors, supervisors, or employers who can assess the quality of the applicant’s academic capabilities, work experience, and/or professional characteristics
- Statement of goals including: (a) reason for pursuing the master’s degree; (b) a description of professional experiences which include working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with disabilities; (c) if seeking certification, the applicant must indicate which teacher preparation (1 Year; 2 Year; or Severe Disability Certification) (d) other information the applicant feels is pertinent to the decision of the admissions committee, such as research interests and experiences
- Evidence of writing skills via the statement of goals
- An interview in person or by phone with a faculty and/or staff member from the Special Education program; the interview will be arranged by a faculty or staff member.
Requirements
Program Requirements
Graduate programs in special education are designed to prepare highly qualified teachers, to provide graduate level content, and to prepare researchers, teacher educators, and leaders in the field of special education.
Below is the course sequence for the program:
- Two of the following research methods courses:
- EDMS 645 Quantitative Research Methods I
- EDSP 670 Single Subject Research in Special Education
- EDSP 671 Qualitative Methodologies in Special Education
- One of the following:
- EDSP 673 Evaluating Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education
- EDSP 625 Seminar on Severe Disabilities
- EDSP 600 Issues and Trends in Educating Individuals with Disabilities
- EDSP 675 Legal and Policy Foundations for Individuals with Disabilities
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