Concord University Master Education – Special Education Multi-Categorical/Autism K-6 or 5-Adult
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Master of Education – SPED Autism Endorsement
The 36-hour MED in SPED combines 15 hours of professional Candidates may complete an Autism endorsement by education core coursework, with 21 hours of SPED curriculum completing the following courses and instruction/pedagogy.
Course No. Course Title HRS GR QPT
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CORE (REQUIRED)
Models of Curriculum and EDUC 510 3 Instruction EDUC 520 Educational Research 3
Integrating Technology in the EDUC 530 3 Teaching & Learning Process NOTE: The autism endorsement can only be obtained by EDUC 540 Assessment & Evaluation 3 individuals who have completed or are pursuing the multi- Action Research in Special categorical special education endorsement (undergraduate or SPED 560 3 Education graduate level).
SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTENT (REQUIRED) Legal & Historical Foundations
SPED 503 of Special Education 3 (25 hour clinical experience in a Candidates with Multi-categorical Endorsement
SPED classroom required) Candidates who already hold a multi-categorical certification Assessment of Individuals with SPED 505 3 at the time of their acceptance in the M ED program may Disabilities still complete the M ED Special Education program by Teaching Reading to Students SPED 510 3 selecting two courses (6 hours) from the following as with Mild/Moderate Disabilities substitutes for SPED 512 and SPED 525. Reading Strategies for the SPED 512* 3 Inclusive Content Classroom SPED 518 Positive Behavior Support 3 Strategies for the Inclusive SPED 525 3 Mathematics Classroom Advanced Methods/Strategies for Special Education SPED 555** 3 (25 hour clinical experience in a SPED classroom required)
*SPED 505 and SPED 510 are prerequisites for SPED 512. **SPED 503 and SPED 505 are prerequisites for SPED 555. ***SPED 515 is a prerequisite for SPED 516.
NOTE: Candidates who hold both a master’s degree from an accredited institution and teacher certification/licensure may pursue a content specialization in multi-categorical special education by completing the 21 hours of special education content.