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The program is generic in nature and focuses on students with mild and
moderate disabilities from elementary through middle school (grades 1-8). The
program consists of 36 credit hours grouped sequentially to provide the student
with a hierarchy of knowledge and skills. The program requires three field-based
experiences.

Degree Requirements

All prospective graduate special education candidates whose undergraduate
degrees are not in the field of education are required to complete foundation
courses. The exact number of courses required is based on an evaluation of each
student's transcript. The student’s advisor will conduct transcript evaluations.

Students are required to have three semester hours in Human Growth and
Development prior to entry into the program, maintain a 3.25 average during
the program, and pass a written comprehensive examination prior to
graduation. Students are also required to pass Praxis I as an entrance
requirement and Praxis II as an exit requirement. A program of study is also
required and must be completed by a University assigned advisor with
appropriate signatures prior to the candidate taking any courses.

Program of Study

SPED 511 Special Education Perspectives
SPED 545 Computers and Technology in Special Education
SPED 522 Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management
SPED 520 Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning
SPED 649 Partnerships and Lifestyles
SPED 615 Practicum I in Special Education
SPED 602 Math, Science and Social Studies Curriculum
SPED 626 Language and Reading Development
SPED 629 Interdisciplinary Team: Assessment, Communication, and
Intervention
EDUC 706 Introduction to Research
SPED 730 Seminar in Special Education
SPED 716 Practicum II in Special Education

Total 36 Credits

168