Special Education, M.Ed.

Facts About the online Special Education Program:

• Listed as a Best Value School’s Most Affordable Online Degree Program from GetEducated.com 
• The M.Ed. Special Education online program focuses on how to diagnose educational difficulties, create an inclusive learning environment, and develop universally designed content for the classroom
• Nationally Recognized by NCATE  & CEC
• 36 credit hour program to include:

EDUC 603: Principles and Practices of Research

EDUC 606: Developmental Theory and Experiential Growth

CUIN 654: Cultural and Technological Awareness in the Context of Global Education

SPED 562 Introduction to the Education of Exceptional Children

SPED 601 Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Exceptional Children

SPED 602 Instructional Content and Practices for Exceptional Children

SPED 603 Planning and Managing the Teaching and Learning Environment

SPED 604 Managing Student Behavior and Social Interaction Skills

SPED 696: Special Education Practicum

SPED 700: Special Education Action Research Project

3 hours of electives

SPED 607 Teaching Students within the Autism Spectrum
SPED 664 Diversity in the Classroom
EDUC 647 Advanced Educational Psychology
SPED 581 The Gifted Learner
SPED 691 Seminar in Special Education