special education
4-12 Instructional Specialist Licensure


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Purpose

The purpose of the M.S.E. degree in Special Education - Instructional Specialist 4 -12 is to offer educators an advanced performance-based program of study based on the recommendations of professional organizations and accrediting associations such as the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and NCATE. Students completing this program gain expertise in teaching students exhibiting developmental, learning and behavioral disabilities, and in consulting with general education teachers who have students with disabilities in their classrooms.

Students seeking endorsement in special education, without pursing the M.S.E. degree, should see an advisor for an analysis of completed courses and the requirements of a program of study.

Course Requirements
Undergraduate prerequisites:

ELSE 3023 Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities (or equivalent)
ELSE 4/5033 Behavior Intervention and Consultation
ELSE 4/5633 Diag/Corr Reading Instruction for Mild Disabilities

Undergraduate Core Courses Required:

ELFN 6763 Philosophies of Education, OR
PSY 6513 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
ELFN 6773 Introduction to Statistics and Research

Core Courses Required:

ELSE 5043 Educational Diagnosis and Assessment in Special Education
ELSE 6053 Educational Procedures for Individuals with Mild Disabilities
ELSE 6063 Educational Procedures for Individuals with Emotional Disabilities
ELSE 6073 Educational Procedures for Individuals with Severe Disabilities
ELSE 5083 Collaboration for Special Education Service Delivery
ELAD 6423 Special Education Law
ELSE 6813 Introductory Laboratory Experiences I in Special Education
ELSE 6823 Advanced Laboratory Experiences II in Special Education

Minimum Hours: 30