Mar 28, 2024  
2020-21 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Special Education, M.Ed.


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About the Program


The Master of Education with a concentration in Special Education program is designed around four major themes:

  1. Consultation and collaboration
  2. Inclusion and diversity
  3. Authenticity
  4. Reflection

Each course embeds these themes within the content of the course in the following ways: 1) Focusing on the necessity of consultation, collaboration, and team teaching to provide effective services that build communities of support for students; 2) Stressing inclusion as the default option for all students while striving to build communities of diverse individuals; 3) Designing authentic, meaningful instruction that addresses real needs of students and families; and 4) Engaging in self-reflection and reflection on current practices that fosters growth and visionary programming.

Requirements


The program requires a minimum of 30 credits, and must be planned with an adviser to ensure that degree and/or certification requirements are satisfied.

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