Program Requirements
M.S. in Special Education: Severe or Multiple Disabilities
Completion of the 30 credits listed below leads to a Master’s degree in Special Education, a certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.) in Special Education Leadership, and an annotation in Severe or Multiple Disabilities.
Requirements
- GSED 601 - Foundations, Policy, and Best Practices in Special Education (3)
- GSED 602 - Evaluating Inclusive Practices, Classrooms, and Professional Development (3)
- GSED 605 - District-Wide Management and Discipline of Students with Disabilities (3)
- GSED 617 - Seminar in Special Education Leadership (3)
- GSED 630 - Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 631 - Assessment and Transition Planning for Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 632 - Communication, Supports, Interventions, and Technology for Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 633 - Curriculum, Instruction, and IEP Development for Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 634 - Positive Behavioral Support and Interventions for Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 635 - Practicum and Applied Research in Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3) (50 hours)
Total: 30 credits
Completion of the following four courses leads to a certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.) in Special Education leadership:
- GSED 601 - Foundations, Policy, and Best Practices in Special Education (3)
- GSED 602 - Evaluating Inclusive Practices, Classrooms, and Professional Development (3)
- GSED 605 - District-Wide Management and Discipline of Students with Disabilities (3)
- GSED 617 - Seminar in Special Education Leadership (3)
Completion of the following six courses leads to an annotation in Severe or Multiple Disabilities:
- GSED 630 - Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 631 - Assessment and Transition Planning for Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 632 - Communication, Supports, Interventions, and Technology for Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 633 - Curriculum, Instruction, and IEP Development for Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 634 - Positive Behavioral Support and Interventions for Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)
- GSED 635 - Practicum and Applied Research in Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (3)