Special Education and Literacy (All Grades), MSEd (0830)

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Special Education and Literacy (All Grades) is a comprehensive 45-credit program designed for certified teachers who wish to enhance their expertise in supporting students with unique learning challenges in grades preK-12, specifically in literacy and special education. This innovative program offers a learning sciences-based understanding of literacy and special education instruction, backed by evidence-based teaching methods and hands-on experiences, to equip educators with the strategies necessary for their student’s academic success. Graduates will emerge with both certifications in Literacy (All Grades) and Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades) allowing them to work across pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. Additionally, completing this MSEd fulfills the graduate degree requirements for professional certification in elementary or adolescent education.

Prerequisite

Initial certification in adolescent content area
Literacy methods: 6 credits in adolescent literacy (comparable to EDU 655 and EDU 658 )

Core Requirements (36 credits):

6 credits in Communication Skills
6 credits in English Language Arts
6 credits in Mathematics
6 credits in Science
3 credits in Fine Arts
6 credits in Language
3 credits in Computer Science

Content Area (30 credits):

Biology
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Spanish
Chemistry

Required Coursework (45 credits):

EDU 640 - Foundations of Literacy: Content Area Learning & Text Diversity Credits: 3
EDU 660 - Foundations of Special Education Credits: 3
EDU 661 - Language and Learning Disabilities Credits: 3
EDU 666 - Collaboration and Co-Teaching Credits: 3
EDU 669 - Multidisciplinary Methods: Addressing Sensory, Motor and Communication Development Credits: 3
or
EDU 817 - Educational Assessment of Learning and Language Disorders Credits: 3
EDU 671 - Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction Credits: 3
EDU 674 - Technology in the Classroom: Integrative and Inclusive Approaches Credits: 3
EDU 675 - Classroom Dynamics in Learning Environments: Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity Credits: 3
EDU 712 - Education Assessments: Bridging Education Theories and Learning Sciences Credits: 3
EDU 741 - The Writer and the Writing Process Credits: 3
EDU 803 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development in Readers and Writers: Learning in Practice Credits: 3
EDU 804 - Cognitive and Sociocultural Dimensions of Language and Literacy Learning Credits: 3
EDU 958 - Action Research in Literacy Education Credits: 3
EDU 962 - Special Education Practicum (grades preK-12) Credits: 3
EDU 963 - Literacy Practicum (grades preK-12) Credits: 3