Childhood Special Education Grades 1-6 (Initial Certification), M.S.Ed.

Amanda Fenlon, Program Coordinator

307 Park Hall

315-312-4052

Admission Information

Program Information

Curriculum and Instruction Department

Degree Candidacy

It is the responsibility of the student to file for Degree Candidacy when 12 to 18 credit hours have been completed. Hours completed beyond 18 without candidacy are subject to forfeiture. Candidate must have a grade of B- or better in every Special Education course and an overall cumulative average of 3.0 or better to qualify for degree candidacy.

Student Teaching

Twenty-one credit hours of Special Education course work must be completed with a B- or better prior to student teaching. Candidates will receive one placement that is cooperatively supervised by a college supervisor and the cooperating teacher. Candidates earn either a Satisfactory or an Unsatisfactory grade. Candidates who earn a grade of Unsatisfactory in SPE 591 Student Teaching will not be permitted to repeat the course a second time.

Childhood Special Education Grades 1-6 Program, Initial Certification(36 cr)

A. Pedagogical Core (21 cr)

SPE 504 - Teaching Exceptional Students Credit: 3
SPE 507 - Seminar in Collaborative Skills Credit: 3
SPE 515 - Educational Planning: Literacy for Students with Disabilities Credit: 3
(Contact department for course offering information.)
SPE 521 - Educational Planning: Proactive Behavior Supports Credit: 3
SPE 525 - Educational Planning for Students with Severe Disabilities Credit: 3
SPE 537 - Assessment for the Special Needs Student Credit: 3

B. Professional Core (15 cr)

EDU 516 - Continuing Professional Development through Research Credit: 3
SPE 540 - Leadership and Program Management for Special Educators Credit: 3
SPE 591 - Student Teaching: Special Educator Role (1-6) Credit: 9
Note: This is a masters program for individuals who hold an initial certificate in Childhood Education.