Offered by Department of Teacher Education:

Special Education
Master of Arts in Education Degree
Gifted, Advanced Practitioner, Mild/Moderate Emphases

GR MAE 2816

MAE in Special Education = 36 hours

• Department Core Courses (12 hours required)
  • Research Course (3 hours)
    • TE 800, Educational Research - 3 hours
  • Democracy (3 hours)
    • TE 803, Philosophy of Education - 3 hours
  • Diversity (3 hours)
    • TE 804, Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education - 3 hours
  • Technology (3 hours)
    • Take 1 course from:
      • TE 805P, Overview of Assistive Technology - 3 hours
      • TE 886P, Technology Tools for Teachers - 3 hours
• Emphasis Areas
  Choose from one of the following:
  • Gifted = 24 hours
    EP 3084
    • Gifted - NON-THESIS = 24 hours
      • Take the following:
        • CSP 800, Advanced Educational Psychology - 3 hours
        • TESE 816C, Practicum in Gifted/Talented Education - 3 hours
        • TESE 822P, The Psychology and Education of Gifted and Talented Learners - 3 hours
        • TESE 823P, Guiding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted/Talented Learners - 3 hours
        • TESE 824, Identification, Assessment, and Evaluation for Gifted/Talented Education - 3 hours
        • TESE 825, Curriculum Design and Development for Gifted/Talented Education - 3 hours
        • TESE 826, Program Design for Gifted/Talented Education - 3 hours
        • Electives - 3 hours
    • Gifted - THESIS = 24 hours
      • Take the following:
        • TE 896, Thesis - 6 hours*
        • TESE 816C, Practicum in Gifted/Talented Education - 3 hours
        • TESE 822P, The Psychology and Education of Gifted and Talented Learners - 3 hours
        • TESE 823P, Guiding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted/Talented Learners - 3 hours
        • TESE 824, Identification, Assessment, and Evaluation for Gifted/Talented Education - 3 hours
        • TESE 825, Curriculum Design and Development for Gifted/Talented Education - 3 hours
        • TESE 826, Program Design for Gifted/Talented Education - 3 hours
      • *Thesis option (6 hours)
        Students always have the option of completing a thesis. Students will register for TE 896 for six hours based on the recommendation of their advisor. These six hours will be in lieu of the elective and CSP 800.
  • Prerequisite
    Introduction to Exceptionalities or equivalent completed at the undergraduate or graduate level.
  • Advanced Practitioner = 24 hours
    EP 3086
    This program is for students who possess a teaching certificate with an endorsement in Special Education.
    • Special Education Core (18 hours required)
      • Take the following:
        • TESE 834, Characteristics and Identification of Behavior and Learning Disabilities - 3 hours
        • TESE 835, Applications of Assistive Technology Across Environments - 3 hours
        • TESE 840, Bilingual Special Education - 3 hours
        • TESE 863, Research Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities - 3 hours
        • TESE 867, Applied and Functional Behavior Analysis - 3 hours
      • Take 3 hours from:
        • TESE 816D, Practicum in Special Education - 3-6 hours (Practicum will concentrate in the area of emphasis chosen for electives.)
    • Electives (6 hours required)
      Students must complete six hours of electives from any of courses listed below. Endorsements are available in learning disabilities, behavior disorders, or mild/moderate 7-12. Additional courses may be required for endorsement. Students seeking endorsement need to speak to an advisor.
      • Take 6 hours from:
        • CDIS 840P, Augmentative/Alternative Communication - 3 hours
        • CSP 905, Behavioral Problem Solving Assessment - 3 hours
        • PSY 865P, Psychopharmacology - 3 hours
        • TE 846, Diagnosis/Correction of Reading Difficulties - 3 hours
        • TE 848, Assessment and Remediation in Elementary School Mathematics - 3 hours
        • TE 853C, Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts - 3 hours
        • TE 882, Teacher Development Training in Instructional Technology - 3 hours
        • TE 898, Independent Study - 1-3 hours (Research-based course in area of endorsement.)
        • TESE 875P, Curriculum Content for Secondary Students with Disabilities - 3 hours
        • TESE 876P, Transitional Issues for Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
        • TESE 879P, Developing Social and Personal Skills in Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
  • Mild/Moderate Disabilities = 24 hours
    EP 3088
    • Take the following:
      • TESE 830, Consultation and Collaboration with Families and Agencies Serving Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
      • TESE 837P, Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
      • TESE 861, Legal Issues in Special Education - 3 hours
      • TESE 862, Formal and Informal Assessment in Special Education - 3 hours
      • TESE 863, Research Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities - 3 hours
      • TESE 867, Applied and Functional Behavior Analysis - 3 hours
      • TESE 879P, Developing Social and Personal Skills in Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
    • Take 3 hours from:
      • TESE 816D, Practicum in Special Education - 3-6 hours (Practicum will concentrate in the area of emphasis chosen for electives.)
    • The Mild/Moderate Disabilities option does not result in initial teacher certification. The process of gaining Mild/Moderate Certification also involves meeting additional requirements; working closely with an academic advisor is critical.

See Teacher Education Program Information and Admission Requirements for more information about the program.