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 the same as for the Master of Education in Special Education (K-12) with the exception of those elements associated with clinical coursework (practicum, and student teaching).

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.

Prerequisite Courses (Secondary)

*These may be satisfied with the corresponding undergraduate courses. Advisors can provide course sequence to align to clinical experiences for Teacher Preparation.

MAS 7603	Instructional Strategies in Secondary Education	3
MAS 7651	Adolescent Growth and Development	3
MAS 7801	Practicum/Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching in the Middle and High School	4

Prerequisite Courses (Elementary)