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Apr 18, 2024
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Graduate Studies Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Special Education, MS
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Please Note: The program is subject to change per PDE guidelines
The program offers two certification pathways. Students can enroll in a course of study leading to Pre K- 8 certification or in a course of study leading to 7- 12 certification, as noted below. Both pathways require 33 credit hours of coursework and include an internship. The application deadline to the program is March 1st. Later applications may be accepted as program capacity allows.
Graduate students entering the Pre K- 8 program must already hold or plan on obtaining the N-3, K-6, Pre K-4, 4-8, K-12, or Reading Specialist PA certification prior to being eligible to apply for the Special Education Pre K-8 certificate upon graduation from the program. Graduate students entering the Special Education 7-12 program must already hold or plan on obtaining a 7-12, K-12, or Reading Specialist PA certification prior to being eligible to apply for the Special Education 7-12 certificate upon graduation from the program.
Program of Study for MS in Special Education
Students pursuing the Master’s in Special Education must complete a total of 36 graduate credit hours, including an internship, and pass a comprehensive examination.
Curriculum
Total Program Credits: 36 credits
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Courses |
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| Required Research Course (3 credits) |
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| EFND 506 |
Educational Research and Statistics |
3 |
| Required Foundation Courses- Choose one course (3 credits) |
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| EFND 516 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
| EFND 521 |
Advanced Foundations of Education |
3 |
| ESPC 545 |
Single Subject Design in Educational Settings |
3 |
| Required Pathway Courses |
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| ESPC 501 |
Inclusionary Classroom Practices |
3 |
| ESPC 507 |
Foundational Knowledge of Behavioral Analysis for Educators |
3 |
| ESPC 516 |
Special Education Assessment |
3 |
| ESPC 530 |
Introduction to Assistive Technology in the Classroom |
3 |
| ESPC 531 |
Evidenced Based Practices for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities |
3 |
| ESPC 541 |
Principles of Behavior Change for Educators |
3 |
| ESPC 551 |
Special Education Teaching Internship: Planning |
1 |
| ESPC 552 |
Special Education Teaching Internship: Instruction |
1 |
| ESPC 553 |
Special Education Teaching Internship: Classroom Management |
1 |
| ERDG 506 |
Advanced Linguistics: Language Foundations for Teachers of Reading and Writing |
3 |
| Required Pre K-8 Certification Pathway Courses |
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| ESPC 510 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| ESPC 536 |
Evidence-Based Practices for Students with High Incidence Disabilities |
3 |
| Required 7- 12 Certification Pathway Courses |
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| ESPC 526 |
Secondary, Transitional and Vocational Services |
3 |
| ESPC 535 |
Evidence-Based Practices for Students with High Incidence Disabilities, Grades 7- 12 |
3 |
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| Total Credits |
36 |
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