Prerequisite Course:

• SE 300 - Teaching Learners with Special Needs

• Must also provide documentation of the completion of an undergraduate course in Teaching of Reading.

Research

• ED 771 - Methods of Educational Research

Professional Development

• ED 675 - Curriculum and Pedagogy in Multicultural Education
• ED 702 - Advanced Educational Psychology

Special Education Methods

• SE 607 - Assessment of Learning Potential
• SE 608 - Advanced Applied Behavioral Analysis
• SE 710 - Learners with Mild Disabilities
• SE 711 - Methods and Materials of Mild Disabilities
• SE 770 - Advanced Curriculum Development & Methods of Mild Disabilities

Content/Methods

• ED 643 - Reading in the Content Area
• ED 744 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
• SE 745 - Analysis and Correction of Math Disabilities

Capstone Experience

If student chooses the comprehensive examination (ED 780) for the capstone experience, note that the student’s portfolio is a component of ED 780 and must be complete prior to receiving passing credit for ED 780.

• ED 780 - Comprehensive Examination

•  - or -

• ED 772 - Applied Research Project

Total

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree:  34 - 36

The difference in hours is dependent upon which capstone experience the student chooses.