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solutions to mutually defined problems.

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

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