Master of Science (M.S.) in Education, Special Education |

Mild Interventions

The Master of Science M.S.) in Education with a major in Special Education is designed for students (with a special education degree) seeking an advanced degree in special education in mild interventions (P-12) or intense interventions (P-12). The M.S. is designed to strengthen an individual’s competencies in special education and prepare them for positions of leadership in area schools and agencies working with individuals with disabilities.

Students complete a minimum of 36 credit hours for this degree. In most cases, graduate students may use some of the coursework taken for licensure toward their graduate degree in special education. Again, students are advised on an individual basis. Students interested in discussing degree requirements should contact the Office of Education Student Services to arrange an appointment. All degree-seeking students must apply separately for admission to the M.S. in Education, Special Education degree program. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while pursuing the degree.

Graduate Certification Students

Graduate students interested in completing a certification in mild interventions are advised on an individual basis. Students must complete an application for admission to the Graduate Certification Program in Mild Interventions. After completing an application, students should arrange for an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. In most cases, students must supply a transcript from their undergraduate degree program, and from all other postbaccalaureate programs, in order to plan an appropriate course of study with an advisor. Students must earn and maintain a 2.5 GPA while completing certification requirements.

Students earning their first license in Exceptional Needs-Mild Interventions should apply for the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T. degree. Students must complete an application for admission to the Graduate Certification Program in Mild Interventions. After completing an application, students should arrange for an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. In most cases, students must supply a transcript from their undergraduate degree program, and from all other postbaccalaureate programs, in order to plan an appropriate course of study with an advisor. Students must earn and maintain a 2.5 GPA while completing certification requirements.

Students may also complete requirements for a license in intense interventions. Students should meet with an advisor to discuss requirements.

Program Requirements (36 cr.)

All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise designated.

Advance Requirements (18 cr.)

• EDUC-K 503 Advanced Classroom Management Techniques for Special Educators
• EDUC-K 512 Advanced Computer Technology for Special Education
• EDUC-K 528 Special Education Law and Procedures
• EDUC-K 538 Advanced Instructional Methodology for Special Educators
• EDUC-K 565 Collaboration and Service Delivery
• EDUC-P 519 Psycho-Educational Assessment of Exceptional Children

Content Requirements (9 cr.)

• EDUC-K 521 Survey of Learning Disabilities
• EDUC-K 525 Survey of Mild Handicaps
• EDUC-K 543 Education of the Socially and Emotionally Disturbed

Research Requirements (9 cr.)

• EDUC-K 500 Topical Workshop in Special Education
• EDUC-P 503 Introduction to Research
• EDUC-Y 511 Action Research II: Independent Study