Master of Special Education
The Master of Special Education degree is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and are currently certified to teach in grades PreK-12. The program is based on the premise that successful teachers will need an in-depth knowledge of pedagogy, a mastery of current theory and an understanding of research-based practices and technology to move from being good teachers to becoming great teachers. The main focus of the Wilson program is to hone teaching skills through research and classroom practices, thereby fostering teaching excellence and teacher leadership
MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAM OPTIONS
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Master of Special Education No Certification - This option is for certified educators who wish to expand their knowledge of Special Education in grades PreK-12
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Master of Special Education with PreK-8 Certification - This option is for certified educators who wish to gain PA Special Education Certification in grades PreK-8
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Master of Special Education with 7-12 Certification - This option is for certified educators who wish to gain PA Special Education Certification in grades 7-12
- PreK-8 Certification or 7-12 certification only
Master’s-Level Courses (Ten Required)
Master of Special Education (no certification)
| SPE 526 | Adv Studies High Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 527 | Adv Studies - Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 528 | Early Intervention | 3 |
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| SPE 529 | Conferencing and Collaboration | 3 |
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| SPE 532 | Parent Conferencing/Collaboration SpEd | 3 |
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| SPE 533 | Pre-K - 8 Instructional Methods | 3 |
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| SPE 534 | Secondary Instructional Methods | 3 |
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| SPE 542 | Positive Behavioral Supports | 3 |
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| EDU 554 | Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment | 3 |
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| EDU 541 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
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| SPE 546 | Transition Planning and Services | 3 |
| SPE 598 | Educational Research/Design | 3 |
| SPE 599 | Master's Project | 3 |
Master of Special Education with 7-12 Certification
| SPE 526 | Adv Studies High Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 527 | Adv Studies - Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 512 | Teaching English Learners | 3 |
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| SPE 532 | Parent Conferencing/Collaboration SpEd | 3 |
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| SPE 529 | Conferencing and Collaboration | 3 |
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| SPE 534 | Secondary Instructional Methods | 3 |
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| SPE 542 | Positive Behavioral Supports | 3 |
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| EDU 554 | Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment | 3 |
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| EDU 541 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
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| SPE 546 | Transition Planning and Services | 3 |
| SPE 598 | Educational Research/Design | 3 |
| SPE 589 | Secondary Special Ed Practicum | 3 |
If taken EDU532 prior to Fall 2019 semester, will count for EDU512.
PreK-8 Certification Only (9 courses)
| EDU 512 | Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| EDU 554 | Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| SPE 526 | Adv Studies High Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 527 | Adv Studies - Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 528 | Early Intervention | 3 |
| SPE 532 | Parent Conferencing/Collaboration SpEd | 3 |
| SPE 533 | Pre-K - 8 Instructional Methods | 3 |
| SPE 542 | Positive Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| SPE 588 | Prek-8 Special Ed Practicum | 3 |
7-12 Certification Only (9 courses)
| EDU 512 | Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| EDU 554 | Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| SPE 526 | Adv Studies High Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 527 | Adv Studies - Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 532 | Parent Conferencing/Collaboration SpEd | 3 |
| SPE 534 | Secondary Instructional Methods | 3 |
| SPE 542 | Positive Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| SPE 546 | Transition Planning and Services | 3 |
| SPE 589 | Secondary Special Ed Practicum | 3 |
Master of Special Education (with PreK-8 certification)
| SPE 526 | Adv Studies High Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 527 | Adv Studies - Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPE 528 | Early Intervention | 3 |
| EDU 512 | Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| | |
| SPE 532 | Parent Conferencing/Collaboration SpEd | 3 |
| OR | |
| SPE 529 | Conferencing and Collaboration | 3 |
| | |
| SPE 533 | Pre-K - 8 Instructional Methods | 3 |
| SPE 542 | Positive Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| | |
| EDU 554 | Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| OR | |
| EDU 541 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| | |
| SPE 598 | Educational Research/Design | 3 |
| SPE 588 | Prek-8 Special Ed Practicum | 3 |
If taken EDU532 prior to Fall 2019 semester, will count for EDU512
Exit Assessments
- Successful defense of Master’s Thesis (Master’s Project on Action Research)
- Electronic Portfolio