Master of Education in Special Education General Curriculum or Special Education Adapted Curriculum
This program is designed for licensed teachers who wish to:
- Earn a master’s license,
- Further their professional development, and
- Pursue National Board Certification
Offers:
- Small, informal classes
- Designed to be completed in 18 months
- Evening classes back to back
- Full summer schedule of classes
- Transfer for up to 9 grad credits
- Virtual options available
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
- Official transcript from any institutions from which the applicant seeks to transfer credits.
- Grade-point average of 3.0 or higher at the undergraduate level
- Satisfactory score on the GRE or MAT
- a valid and active NC SP1 license in the appropriate teaching area
- submission of an essay
- Two letters of recommendation
Exit Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA with no more than one C; no grade of F
- Presentation of Research
Programs leading to the M.Ed. for those individuals seeking a first license or Standard Profession 1 (SP1) licensure are also available.
Admissions
Apply online here. Download a recommendation form.
Special Education General Curriculum (30 Hours)
Professional Studies
- EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
- EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
- EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
- EDU 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Implementation of Research (3)
Specialty Studies
- SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
- SPE 6320 Classroom Assessment, Teaching, and Learning Strategies in Special Education (3)
- SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
- SPE 6340 Research-based Literacy Methods (3)
Choose two of the following:
- ENG 5310 General Linguistics (3)
- ENG 5330 Language and Culture (3)
- ENG 6500 The Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3)
- ELE 6330 Multicultural Literature for Children (3)
- SPE 6400 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
- SPE 6420 Assistive Technology to Support Literacy and Communication (3)
Special Education Adapted Curriculum (30 Hours)
Professional Studies
- EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
- EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
- EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
- EDU 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation (3)
Specialty Studies
- SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
- SPE 6400 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism (3)
- SPE 6420 Assistive Technology to Support Literacy and Communication (3)
- SPE 6440 Supporting Students with Serious Medical Issues and Their Families (3)
Choose two of the following:
- ENG 5310 General Linguistics (3)
- ENG 5330 Language and Culture (3)
- ENG 6500 The Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3)
- SPE 6340 Research-Based Literacy Methods (3)
