The online Master of Education in Special Education program requires you to complete 32 to 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:
- Prescribed core courses in special education (6 credits)
- Emphasis courses that you choose to provide a greater depth of content knowledge (23 to 24 credits)
- Prescribed capstone course to prepare you in the field (3 credits)
Course List - Master of Education in Special Education
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Basic Principles I | SPLED 503A | 4 credits |
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Basic Principles II | SPLED 503B | 4 credits |
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Extended Applications I | SPLED 503C | 4 credits |
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Extended Applications II *Students travel to Penn State in August to attend a weeklong seminar. |
SPLED 503D | 3 credits |
| Current Issues in Special Education | SPLED 520 | 3 credits |
| Ethical Considerations for Special Education Populations | SPLED 811 | 3 credits |
| Elective | TBD | 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 | 8–9 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Processes in Relation to Educational Practices | EDPSY 421 | 3 credits |
| Principles of Instructional Supervision | EDLDR 560 | 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 |
Course Availability
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