Special Education, Guided Studies, Professional Concentration, M.Ed.

Guided Studies

Program Description

The Guided Study Program is designed to meet the needs of two groups of candidates.

• Individuals who hold initial licensure as teachers of students with moderate disabilities or severe disabilities, and who are seeking professional licensure in the same area and level, will pursue the Guided Studies Professional Track.
• Individuals who are not interested in a teaching license or already hold standard or professional licensure in special education, and who are interested in further development of their individual interests and skills, will pursue the Guided Studies Individualized Track. Students in this track work with an advisor to identify and receive approval for three goal areas that they wish to address through curriculum offerings. The advisor will work with the student to develop a plan of study to meet the identified goals.

Required Courses

• SPED 9000 - Research in Special Education 3 cr. or
• SPED 9100 - Research in Reading Education 3 cr.

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• SPED 9005 - Dynamic Perspectives in Education 3 cr.
• SPED 9200 - Consultation and Collaboration Strategies 3 cr.
• SPED 9003 - Reflective Teaching 3 cr.

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• SPED 7017 - Psychology of Reading, Reading Development and Disabilities 3 cr. or
• SPED 8017 - Specialized Reading Approaches 3 cr.

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• SPED 7410 - Advanced Strategies for Teaching School-Age Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems 3 cr. or
• SPED 8174 - Behavior Analysis and Intervention in Applied Settings 3 cr.

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• SPED XXXX Topics: Advanced Assessment Strategies for Special Educators 3 cr.

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• SPED 8022 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication 3 cr. or

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• SPED 8000 - Technology for Students with Moderate-Severe Disabilities 3 cr.
• SPED 9120 - Special Education and the Law 3 cr.
• SPED 9021 - Action Research for Special Education 3 cr.
• Two Elective Courses 6 cr.

Total for Degree 36 cr.