Clinical Teacher Option - Master of Arts
Special Education
Special Education and Literacy Studies
College of Education and Human DevelopmentMaster of Arts in Special Education
Clinical Teacher Option
The Clinical Teacher option:
- Is available to certified teachers seeking a master’s degree and an initial endorsement in one of the following areas of special education: Emotionally Impaired, Learning Disabled, Mentally Impaired, or Visually Impaired.
- Is based on an Information Literacy Model.
- Catalog description
Core Requirements
| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 6010 | Acquisition & Analysis of Special Educ. Info | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6150 | Transition-Forced Educ. & Serv. for Individuals w/ Disabilities | 3 hrs |
| SPED 6370 | Research & Evaluation Techniques in Special Educ. | 3 hrs |
| Subtotal: | 9 hrs |
Content and Related Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPED 5300 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 hrs | |
| Pick one course: | |||
| SPED 5400 | Introduction to Cognitive Impairments | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 5700 | Introduction to Emotional Impairments | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 5800 | Introduction to Learning Disabilities | 3 hrs | |
| Pick one course: | |||
| SPED 5450 | Educ. of Learners w/ Mild & Moderate Cognitive Impairments | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 5750 | Educ. of Learners w/ Emotional Impairments | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 5850 | Advanced Theory & Practice w/ Learning Disabilities | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 5040 | Teaching Practicum in Special Education | 1 hr | |
| SPED 5330 | Intro to Assessment & Data -Based Decision Making | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 5340 | Curriculum & Intro in Special Education | 3 hrs | |
| Pick one course: | |||
| EDT 5410 | Introduction to Education Technology | 3 hrs | |
| EDT 5420 | Teaching w/Tech: Design & Development for Learning | 3 hrs | |
| SPPA 5950 | Language Development & Disorders for Education | 2 hrs | |
| SPED 6300 | Clinical Practice in Special Education | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 6380 | Applications Of Behavior Analysis in Special Education | 3 hrs | |
| SPED 6610 | Collaboration & Consultation in Special Educ. | 3 hrs | |
|
Intern teaching in Special Education | 6 hrs | |
| Subtotal: | 30 - 36 hrs | ||
| Total: | 39 - 45 hrs | ||
* May be waived with two years successful teaching experience under temporary approval.
Resource Links
Special Education resources for career guidance and exploration