Master of Arts in Education: Special Education (non-credential) Requirements
Candidates should not take more than two courses (six units) per term.
Completion of all requirements, including all examinations and coursework, must be met before a candidate may participate in the graduation ceremony or have their master's degree posted. An Intent to Graduate Form must be completed by deadlines set by the graduate registrar and fees paid whether the candidate wishes to participate in the ceremony or not.
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Core Courses offered every term (online) |
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| EDUC 571 | Curriculum Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 572 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 573 | Philosophy/Ethics and History of Education | 3 |
| Core Courses offered Fall/Spring I terms only | ||
| SPED 531 | Test, Measurements, and Instruction Planning | 3 |
| SPED 540 | Mild to Moderate Disabilities in General Education | 3 |
| SPED 554 | Advanced Study Teaching Special Populations | 3 |
| Core Courses offered Fall/Spring II terms only | ||
| SPED 535 | Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation | 3 |
| SPED 536 | Diagnosis of Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Core Units | 24 | |
| Emphasis Courses: choose one emphasis (two courses) | ||
| Behavior Interventions | ||
| SPED 503 | Behavioral Support for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 537 | Theories and Intervention in Behavior Disorders | 3 |
| Bilingual Education | ||
| SPED 511 | Language Development for all Students | 3 |
| SPED 532 | Bilingual Special Education | 3 |
| Classroom Interventions | ||
| SPED 513 | Literacy and Math Perspectives with Assistive Technology | 3 |
| SPED 516 | Clinical Experience in Teaching Reading and Writing | 3 |
| Total Emphasis Units | 6 | |
| Elective Courses: choose two courses with approval of advisor/site coordinator and/or program director | ||
| NOTE: 6 semester or 8 quarter units (2 courses) may be transferred in by approval of the graduate registrar. A Transfer Request Form is required. | ||
If NOT used as part of emphasis: |
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| EDUC 534 | Advanced Study of the English Learner | 3 |
| SPED 503 | Behavioral Support for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 511 | Language Development for all Students | 3 |
| SPED 513 | Literacy and Math Perspectives with Assistive Technology | 3 |
| SPED 516 | Clinical Experience in Teaching Reading and Writing | 3 |
| SPED 537 | Theories and Intervention in Behavior Disorders | 3 |
| If candidate also needs CLAD/CTEL Certification: | ||
| EDUC 501 | Language Structure, Acquisition, and Development | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Methods of Bilingual English Language Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 503 | School Practicum in English Language Development | 3 |
| EDUC 544 | Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity in a Pluralistic Society | 3 |
| If candidate also has Preliminary Credential (Level I) and wants to complete Professional Clear Credential (Level II): | ||
| EDUC 500 | Technology and the K-12 Educator | 3 |
| SPED 509 | Technology in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 538 | Special Education Issues: Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 547 | Implementation of Special Education Legislation | 3 |
| Other Electives | ||
| SPED 530 | Introduction to Individual Differences | 3 |
| EDUC 507 | Family, Community, and School Connections | 3 |
| EDUC 509 | Special Topics in Education: Behavior Intervention Plans | 3 |
| EDUC 554 | Instructional Principles and Practices | 3 |
| EDUC 574 | Current Issues in Education | 3 |
| Total Elective Units | 6 | |
Other Requirements
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| Final Core Courses (Capstone Project): | ||
| Can not be taken out of order or during summer terms. | ||
| EDUC 589A | Research for Educators: Beginning Process | 3 |
| EDUC 589B | Research for Educators: Research Report (Capstone) | 3 |
Total Units for Master's |
39 | |
TaskStream ePortfolios
Candidates are required to enroll in TaskStream which includes an online portfolio assessment system to facilitate candidate evaluation. Candidates create electronic portfolios to showcase and document their competencies and experience, share artifacts or the entire portfolio with instructors and advisors for feedback and review online, submit sections of their portfolio or the entire body of work for evaluation online, and track their progress toward their degree. Courses include assignments, etc. that create the portfolio. A one-time assessment fee is levied at the program’s outset to cover these requirements.
NOTES: Up to date schedule of course offerings can be found through the university’s web portal, Cougar’s Den, or with the assistance of the SPED site coordinator.
