Education Studies, Concentration in Special Education (K-12)

Master of Education

Program Requirements

Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Special Education, Grades K-12. Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.

Parallel Curriculum

The purpose and curriculum of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Special Education (K-12) are similar to the Master of Education in Special Education (K-12) with the exception of those elements associated with clinical coursework (practicum, and student teaching). This degree does not contribute to eligibility for an initial teaching license or certificate.

Program Competencies

Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the Master of Education in Special Education (K-12), with the exception of those competencies linked directly to clinical courses. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education Conceptual Framework, the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and standards set by the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children). These standards can be reviewed at the following links:

Conceptual Framework

InTASC Standards

CEC Standards

Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements

Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the Wilmington University website.

Required Courses (42 credits)


MED 6102E-Folio

0

MSE 7604Technology for Instruction

3

MED 6000Elementary Mathematics for Teachers

3

MRD 7802Process and Acquisition of Literacy

3

MSE 7402Applied Behavior Analysis

3

MSE 7403Diagnosis/Assessment/IEP Development for Exceptionalities

3

MSE 8102Legislation and Implementation of Policy and Procedure

3

MSE 7405Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education

3

MSE 7501Introduction to Autism & Severe Disabilities

3

MSE 8805Performance Assessment

3

12 credits from approved coursework.

Elementary Concentration

MEE 7603Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education

3

MEE 7631Child Growth and Development

3

MEE 7633Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Language Arts/Reading

3

MEE 7637Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Mathematics

3

OR

Secondary Concentration

MAS 7603Instructional Strategies in Secondary Education

3

MAS 7651Adolescent Growth and Development

3

MAS 7801Practicum/Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching in the Middle and High School

4

MSE 7407Collaboration/Teaming with Families & Communities

3

Special Education Electives

MSE 7404Assistive Technology (MH, SED, LD)

3

MSE 7406Transition Planning & Implementation for Students with Disabilities

3

MSE 7407Collaboration/Teaming with Families & Communities

3