May 14, 2026

2026-2027 Graduate Catalog [DRAFT]

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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog [DRAFT]

Special Education (SPED) - MS

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This program is not currently accepting new students.

30 credits

3.0 GPA required.

Common Core (18 credits)

SPED 610 - Introduction to Assessment/Methods (3 credits)
SPED 620 - Special Education Administrative Procedures (3 credits)
SPED 660 - Collaborative Consultation (3 credits)
SPED 664 - Issues in Special Education (3 credits)
CE 611 - Development over the Lifespan (3 credits)
LDRS 644 - Managing Change, Innovation and Transition (3 credits)

Research Courses (4 credits)

SPED 661 - Research Design (2 credits)
SPED 662 - Research Seminar (2 credits)

Capstone (2 credits)

SPED 698 - Professional Paper (2 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

SPED 500 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
SPED 505 - Student Management Systems (3 credits)
SPED 540 - Assessment/Methods for Students with Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
CE 620 - Tests & Measurements (3 credits)
CE 630 - Counseling Children & Adolescents (3 credits)
LDRS 646 - Leadership and Technology (3 credits)