Special Education (MEd) - Successive Licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12 Track

Department of Curriculum and Instruction | College of Education and Human Development

Program Requirements

Complete 39 credits from twelve courses including eight required courses, two track courses, one practicum course, and one capstone course.

Track: Students must choose a track in PreK to 8 or 5 to 12.
Capstone: Completion of a written paper and oral presentation as part of SPE G 692 .
Field experience: Complete 75 hours of monitored pre-practicum field-based experience, and a minimum semester-long supervised practicum (including hours in an inclusive setting).

Statute of limitations: Five years.

Course Requirements

Required Courses (24 Credits)

EDC G 650 - Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 607 - Behavioral and Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 621 - Introduction to Disabilities for Educational Professionals 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 624 - Standardized Assessments for Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 629 - Consultation and Interpersonal Skills 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 630 - Building Collaborative Partnerships with Families of Students with Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 633 - Legal and Political Issues in Special Education 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 684 - Computers in Special Education 3 Credit(s)

Track Courses (6 Credits)

Complete two courses from one of the tracks below.

PreK to 8 Track

5 to 12 Track

Practicum Course (6 Credits)

SPE G 698 - Moderate Practicum 3 - 6 Credit(s)

Capstone Course (3 Credits)

SPE G 692 - Capstone Research Seminar in Special Education: Professional Licensure 3 Credit(s)