The Master of Arts program in education in cross-categorical special education is designed to answer a growing need for qualified, dedicated, experienced professional teachers in the classrooms of our communities. The unique timeframe allows the freedom and flexibility to become licensed special education teachers and continue on to earn a Master of Arts degree in education, all within two years.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| SPE-601 | Field Experience Module Registration | 0 |
| SPE-602 | Field Experience Module 1 | 1 |
| SPE-603 | Field Experience Module 2 | 1 |
| SPE-608 | Literacy in Early/Middle Childhood | 3 |
| SPE-612 | Gen Methods of Teaching Special Educat | 4 |
| SPE-614 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| SPE-615 | Charac, Assmnt-Lrnrs With Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE-616 | Advocacy & Action | 3 |
| SPE-620 | Lang & Literacy Dev/Students W/Disabilit | 3 |
| SPE-634 | Tchg Adapt-Stds W/Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE-635 | Community Envir W/Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE-641 | Student Teaching | 3 |
| SPE-675 | Student Teaching Seminar-SPE | 0 |
| LTM-750 | Practicum | 3 |
| ASSESSMENTS | ||
| AC-636 | A Vision of Teaching | 0 |
| AC-640 | Portfolio Assessment | 0 |
| ED-RDG | Foundations for Reading Exam (FORT) | 0 |
| PST-400 | Praxis II Completed | 0 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |