Special Education, Non-Teaching (MEd)
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for this program include the following:
- Graduate Application to the Graduate School
- Admission to the College of Education and Human Development
- Baccalaureate degree in special education, psychology, speech language pathology, occupational therapy or social work from an accredited institution
- Professional certification/license/experience in a field related to autism/intellectual disability
- Statement of professional goals
- Two letters of recommendation
- Test of English as a Foreign Language required of all international students from countries in which English is not the native language; and
- 2.75 cumulative grade point average. (GRE – Not Required)
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiry (Critical Thinker) | 6 | |
| Introduction to Exceptional Children | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Advocacy (Professional Leader) | 6 | |
| Applications of Assistive Technology | ||
| Academic and Behavior Response to Intervention | ||
| Action (Problem Solving) | 3 | |
| Education Research in P-12 Setting | ||
| Midpoint Assessment | ||
| Area of Emphasis in Special Education | 15 | |
Select at least 15 credit hours | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 30 | |
Midpoint Assessment: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade no lower than "B-" in all coursework; Target performance or better on all Hallmark Assessment Tasks to date; scored Target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates.
Exit Assessment: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, grade no lower than "B-" in all coursework; Target performance or better on all Hallmark Assessment Tasks; scored Target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates; positive recommendation from the Special Education Program Committee.
Degree Candidacy: Students not enrolled during the semester in which they intend to graduate must register for degree candidacy as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.
