Special Education (M.Ed.) – Certification
Degree Requirements
Initial Courses (9 units)
| SPED 637 |
Inclusion for the Classroom Teacher (3) |
| SPED 640 |
Characteristics of Diverse Learners (3) |
| Elective Related graduate course approved by adviser |
Core Courses (12 units)
| EDUC 605 |
Research and Information Technology (3) |
| SPED 525 |
Formal Tests and Measurements for Students with Disabilities K-12 (3) |
| SPED 603 |
Informal Tests and Measurements for Students with Disabilities K-12 (3) |
| SPED 605 |
Working with Families of Students with Disabilities (3) |
Curriculum/Methods Courses (9 units)
Select three courses:
| SPED 527 |
Curriculum/Methods of Social, Emotional and Motor Development for Students with Disabilities K-12 (3) – EC/EL |
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| SPED 601 |
Curriculum/Methods of Instruction for Secondary Transition (3) – SC |
| SPED 607 |
Curriculum/Methods of Classroom Management for Students with Disabilities (3) |
| SPED 641 |
Curriculum/Methods of Instruction K-12 (3) |
Internship and Exit Requirements (6 units)
| SPED 741 |
Internship: Students with Disabilities (6) |
Passing score on Praxis II: Special Education Specialty is required for Maryland certification, but not for graduation.
NOTE: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Family- Professional Collaboration with your elective units.
Students interested in expanding their knowledge about autism can use select courses from the Special Education (M.Ed.) – Certification program to satisfy requirements for a Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Autism Studies.
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