The online Master of Education in Special Education program requires you to complete 33 credits. You will complete the core and capstone courses and choose an area of emphasis to round out your program of study, which is composed of:
| Title | Abbreviation | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Learners with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings | SPLED 525 | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Research in Special Education | SPLED 573 | 3 credits |
Choose an Emphasis Area
| Title | Abbreviation | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Single Case Research | SPLED 505 | 3 credits |
| Current Issues in Special Education | SPLED 520 | 3 credits |
| Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis | SPLED 806 | 3 credits |
| Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | SPLED 807 | 3 credits |
| Assessment of Behavior in Contexts | SPLED 808 | 3 credits |
| Behavioral Change Procedures and Management I | SPLED 809 | 3 credits |
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Behavioral Change Procedures and Management II *This is a 5-day, on-campus course held in early August that corresponds with Penn State’s National Autism Conference. TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. |
SPLED 810 | 3 credits |
| Ethical Considerations for Special Education Populations | SPLED 811 | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Issues and Concerns | SPLED 461 | 3 credits |
| Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis | SPLED 462 | 3 credits |
| Communication and Social Competence | SPLED 463 | 3 credits |
| Assessment and Curriculum | SPLED 464 | 3 credits |
| Current Issues in Special Education | SPLED 520 | 3 credits |
| Electives at the 500 or 800 level | TBD | 9 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Processes in Relation to Educational Practices | EDPSY 421 | 3 credits |
| Principles of Instructional Supervision | EDLDR 861 | 3 credits |
| Assistive Technology for General Education Teachers | SPLED 419 | 3 credits |
| Evidence-Based Student, Classroom, and School-wide Behavior Supports | SPLED 801 | 3 credits |
| Design and Delivery of Evidence-Based Instruction for Learners with Special Needs | SPLED 802 | 3 credits |
| Evidence-Based Assessment for Teaching Learners with Special Needs | SPLED 803 | 3 credits |
| Current Issues in Special Education | SPLED 520 | 3 credits |
| Elective | TBD | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone Seminar in Special Education | SPLED 521 | 3 credits |
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