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)
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“I loved the GC Honors program and Greensboro College. I felt safe and a sense of genuine belonging at the college. I worked closely with my thesis advisor and professors who helped inspire me to define my path and passion of interest. That path has led me to my doctoral studies in Engineering Mechanics.”

- Joshua Fitzgerald, Class of ’19, Mathematics Major

Joshua currently studies astrodynamics at Virginia Tech University and is an Engineering Mechanics Ph.D. Candidate.