Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [FINAL EDITION]

Special Education (Pre-K-8), MEd


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Curriculum


Research (3 Credits)


Total Credits: 30/33 (with certification)


Required of students pursuing a master’s degree.

* Required for the master’s degree in special education or special education certification.

#This course requires field experience.

^Required for Certificate of Completion in Special Education Assistive Technologies.

Students must already hold a Level I Instructional Certificate or be in the process of completing a Level 1 Instructional Certificate, as the Pennsylvania Department of Education does not consider Special Education Pre-K-8 as a standalone certificate. Students without previous coursework in foundations/introductions to special education need to take ED 5500  in their first semester and need to complete a total of 30 credits in special education (to include the 3 credits in ELL). Students without coursework in teaching English language learners need to take ED 624 . Students without coursework in collaboration need to take ED 6600 . A minimum of 30 credits is required for students pursuing a master’s degree. For students pursuing a master’s degree and certification, more than 30 hours may be required.

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