Special Education - Birth to Grade 12, M.S.Ed. (Online)

Curriculum 8087

The major purpose of the graduate program in Special Education is to prepare master teachers capable of meeting the educational needs of students with mild and moderate disabilities. Admission to this program is offered to students who hold a B.A. or B.S. in elementary/childhood, or special education, with initial certification in elementary/childhood education, special education/students with disabilities, or speech and language disabilities For more information contact Special Education Programs.

This program will accept students beginning Fall 2026.

Program Requirements 32 Credits

EDS 506 - Assessment, Evaluation, and Learning (3 cr.)
EDS 507 - Prosocial Skills, Positive Behavior Supports B-12 (3 cr.)
EDS 510 - Introduction to Special Education (3 cr.)
EDS 511 - Young Children with Exceptional Learning Needs (3 cr.)
EDS 520 - Specific Learning Disabilities/School and Society (3 cr.)
EDS 521 - Students with Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Low-Incidence Disabilities B-12 (3 cr.)
EDS 522 - Emotional Disability B-12 (3 cr.)
EDS 523 - Advocacy and School Law in Special Education (3 cr.)
EDS 534 - Instructional Practices for Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 6 (3 cr.)
EDS 539 - Instructional Practices for Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12 (6 cr.)
EDT 598 - Student Teaching in Special Education Grades 7-12 (1-6 cr.)

Student Teaching: 2cr.

EDT 598 - Student Teaching in Special Education Grades 7-12 (1-6 cr.)

Student Teaching Elective

Select one course from the following:

EDT 596 - Student Teaching in Special Education Grades 1-6 (3-6 cr.)
EDT 597 - Student Teaching in Special Education Birth - Grade 2 (1-6 cr.)