Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Special Education (Cross-Categorical)

The special education cross-categorical concentration is designed to serve children with mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral disabilities. This degree meets all of the requirements for teacher certification in special education.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses

EDF 7103PHILOSOPHY,ACCOUNTABILITY & CHG
EDF 7203DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
EDF 7303LEADERSHIP& MANAGEMENT OF CHG
EDF 7163RESEARCH:ASSESSMENT AND EVAL
EDF 8503MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT

Concentration Courses

EDC 8303FOUND SPCL ED CROSS-CATEGORICAL
EDC 8313INTRO BEHAV DISAB & EMTL LRNG
EDC 8323SURVEY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
EDC 8333METH/STRAT FOR TCHG STDTS W/DIS
EDC 8343SPECIAL SERVICES IN SCHOOLS
EDC 8353ASSESS & DIAG MILD DISABILITIES
EDC 8363BEHAV PRINCIPLES & DISABILITIES
EDC 8373BEST PRAC EDUC STDTS W/ DISABIL
EDC 8383SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM

Additional courses may be required for certification/licensure. Consult the program director for details.