M.Ed. Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K - 8)
The Practicum for students pursuing initial licensure in moderate disabilities (grades pre-kindergarten - 8) provides a minimum of 300 hours of student teaching in two different classrooms under the supervision of qualified professionals. These may be full time in an inclusive general education classroom or 75 hours in an inclusive general education classroom and 225 hours in a classroom for students with moderate disabilities.
Initial Licensure
36 credits
- 18 credits in required core courses
- 18 credits in licensure requirements
Professional Licensure
36 credits
- 18 credits in required core courses
- 12 credits in licensure requirements
- 6 credits selected with the advisor and department approval
M.Ed. Core Requirements
18 credits
| ED711 | Designing Curriculum/Assessing Learning for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| ED712 | Literacy Instruction for Elementary Learners | 3 |
| ED713 | Identifying/Teaching Children with Reading Difficulties | 3 |
| ED771 | Understanding/Using Educational Research | 3 |
| ED772 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
| ED773 | Teacher as Leader | 3 |
Initial Licensure – Moderate Disabilities
18 credits
| SPED711 | Identifying and Supporting Special Needs Learners |
| SPED712 | Curriculum Planning, Modifications, and Resources for Special Needs Learners |
| SPED721 | Creating and Maintaining an Inclusive Classroom |
| SPED722 | Requirements and Resources for Special Needs Learners |
| SPED795 | Practicum for Initial Licensure (Moderate Disabilities, Pre-K-8) |
Professional Licensure – Moderate Disabilities
12 credits
| ED751 | Current Issues in Teaching and Learning: Research, Policy, Practice | 3 |
| ED752 | Collaboration: Connecting School, Family, and Community for Student Success | 3 |
| SPED753 | Adaptive, Assistive, and Instructional Technology for Special Needs Learners | 3 |
| SPED754 | Advanced Assessment and Curriculum Modification for Special Needs Learners | 3 |
