Masters in Education - Special Education Track
Minimum required credits to graduate with this degree: 34
The Special Education track (34 semester hour credits) will include courses that will prepare teachers to seek licensure in Special Education and provide them with the professional knowledge and skills to practice safely, ethically, and effectively with a multi-categorical population of students with special needs.
The Special Education track consists of 34 SH credits with 14 courses aligned to CEC Standards all unique to the requirements for obtaining strategist licensure.
M.Ed. Special Education meets the need of developing leadership to design and shape services for students with special needs on campuses or districts with a limited number of teachers who are licensed in special education. A graduate from the M.Ed. Special Education track at Mayville State University will be ready to apply for special education licensure added to their current teaching licensures and will be able to assist with the leadership of current special education teachers and paraprofessionals. Graduates may obtain roles such as Special Education Coordinator.
Licensed Secondary Educators would be required to add a reading (EDUC 318) and elementary math methods (EDUC 307) course to the plan of study. Graduate students are responsible for understanding the licensure laws and requirements in the state that they are licensed for any additional courses required.
Requirements
Core Requirements
| EDUC 589 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 SH Credits |
| EDUC 593 | Special Needs in Inclusive Environment | 2 |
| SPED 530 | Behavioral Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 SH Credits |
| SPED 569 | Action Research | 2 SH Credits |
| SPED 582 | Intellectual Disabilities | 3 SH Credits |
| SPED 583 | Intellectual Disability Practicum | 2 SH Credits |
| SPED 584 | Emotional Disturbances | 3 SH Credits |
| SPED 585 | Emotional Disturbance Practicum | 2 SH Credits |
| SPED 586 | Learning Disabilities | 3 SH Credits |
| SPED 587 | Learning Disability Practicum | 2 SH Credits |
| SPED 590 | Transitions | 2 SH Credits |
| SPED 596 | Assessment of Students with Disabilities | 3 SH Credits |
| SPED 595 | Capstone Project | 1 SH Credit |
| SPED 598 | Special Education Law and Ethics | 3 SH Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Total Credit Hours: 34