Master of Science in Special Education
49.5 quarter credits
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Special Education requires 49.5 credits consisting of 31.5 credits in Core Special Education Certification courses, 12 credits in concentration courses, and 6 credits in research. For a certification in Special Education, students must have completed 13.5 pre-requisite credits in special education accommodations to apply for certification in Pennsylvania. These credits may be completed in an undergraduate program.
Pre-requisites for Certification in Special Education:
Special Education Accommodations
Students must have completed the following courses in order to apply for a certification in special education. All students entering the masters program from an approved PA certification program after 2011 should have had these core courses in their initial certification program. If a student has not completed the following three courses, they should be taken in place of a concentration:
- EDUC 542 Fundamentals of Special Education 3.0
- EDUC 544 The Inclusive Classroom 3.0
- EDUC 546 Literacy Development 3.0
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| Core Certification Courses | 31.5 Credits | |||
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| EDUC 547 | Special Education Processes | 4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 548 | Emotional/Behavioral Support | 4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 549 | High Incident Disabilities |
4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 550 | Low Incident Disabilities |
4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 551 | Pervasive Developmental Disorder |
4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 552 | Integrating Technology for Learning and Achievement |
4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 553 | Special Education: Methods & Practices |
4.5 | ||
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| Concentration Courses | 12.0 | |||
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| Autism Concentration | ||||
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| EDEX 556 | Characteristics and Methods: Autism |
3.0 | ||
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| EDEX 558 | Characteristics and Methods: High-Functioning Autism |
3.0 | ||
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| EDEX 560 | Communication and Language Interventions: ASD | 3.0 | ||
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| EDEX 562 | Behavior & Sensory Support: ASD | 3.0 | ||
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| Technologies for Special Ed | ||||
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| EDUC 511 | Computer Skills for Teachers | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 525 | Multi-Media Instructional Design | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 535 | Researching and Evaluating Technology | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 537 | Technology for Performance Support |
3.0 | ||
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| Language and Cultural Issues | ||||
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| EDUC 602 | Language Learning and Teaching |
3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 604 | Structure and Sound System of English |
3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 606 | Design and Assessment | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 608 | The Intercultural Learner | 3.0 | ||
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| Capstone Activities | 6.0 Credits | |||
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| EDEX 610 | Action Research for Special Education Teachers I |
4.5 | ||
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| EDEX 611 | Action Research for Special Education Teachers I |
1.5 | ||
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