Professional Development

 Six hours required.

• ED 771 - Methods of Educational Research

• Choose one course from the list below.

• ED 630 - Computer Literacy in Education
• ED 675 - Curriculum and Pedagogy in Multicultural Education
• ED 701 - Contemporary Issues in Education

Special Education Methods

 All courses listed in this section are required.

• 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
• ED 744 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
• SE 745 - Analysis and Correction of Math Disabilities

Content/Methods

Total of nine hours required. Students must work closely with their adviser to select an appropriate cluster of Content/Methods courses to meet their certification needs.

Choose from Language Arts, Mathematics or Consultative.

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.