Special Education (MEd)
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 Professional Core | ||
| SPED 6265 | Advanced Assessment of Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
| SPED 6125 | Managing Students with Behavioral Problems | 3 |
| SPED 7125 | Special Education Law | 3 |
| Area 1 Total | 9 | |
| Area 2 Research Core | ||
| SPED 6155 | Practical Applications of Single Subject Design Research | 3 |
| EDUF 6116 | Educational Research Methods | 3 |
| Area 2 Total | 6 | |
| Area 3 Concentration | 15 | |
| Select one of the concentrations below: | ||
Special Education General Curriculum | ||
| Nature and Characteristics of Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities | ||
| Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities | ||
| Advanced Classroom Collaboration in Education | ||
| Trends and Issues in Special Education | ||
| Assistive Technology for Exceptional Learners | ||
| Teaching Exceptional Learners | ||
Autism Concentration (includes Autism Endorsement) | ||
| History and Characteristics of Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in School Settings | ||
| Assessment and Diagnosis of Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
Reading and Dyslexia Concentration (includes Reading and Dyslexia Endorsements) | ||
| History and Characteristics of Individuals with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | ||
| Assessment and intervention of Individuals with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | ||
| Psychology of Reading: Understanding Readers and the Reading Process | ||
| Literacy Curriculum and Instruction in Today’s P-12 Schools | ||
| Literacy Assessment and Effective Curriculum and Instruction | ||
| Area 3 Total | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Admission Requirements
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
- A clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification (approved program completion and applicable licensure exam scores)
- The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications
Additional Program Requirements
- Students must earn a 3.0 GPA calculated on all graduate work attempted. "Academic Forgiveness" policy does not apply to graduate studies
- Students cannot graduate with a grade of "C" or below in more than two (2) graduate courses
- A minimum of 27 hours of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence (75%). Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence
- A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of transfer credit or courses taken at CSU prior to full admission to a masters degree program may be applied toward the degree. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below cannot be transferred. The student’s advisor and the coordinator of the program in which the student is enrolled must approve any courses transferred
- All degree requirements must be completed within seven (7) years of first enrollment