MS in Special Education Leading to Cross-Endorsement
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 545 | Introduction to the Exceptional Child | 4 |
| SPED 565 | Specific Learning Disabilities: Identification, Instruction and Assessment (LD) | 4 |
| SPED 566 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 4 |
| SPED 571 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Identification, Management, and Assessment | 3 |
| SPED 574 | Understanding and Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 568 | Assessment/Program Planning and Evaluation of Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| SPED 570 | Special Education Law | 3 |
| SPED 572 | Educating Young Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| SPED 573 | Reading Disorders: Assessment, Planning and Instruction | 3 |
| SPED 579 | Practicum in Special Education I | 3 |
| SPED 580 | Practicum in Special Education II 1 | 3 |
| Optional Coursework | ||
| Working with Gifted and Talented Students | ||
| Designing and Utilizing Assistive Learning Technologies | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
MS in Special Education Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 545 | Introduction to the Exceptional Child | 4 |
| SPED 565 | Specific Learning Disabilities: Identification, Instruction and Assessment (LD) | 4 |
| SPED 566 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 4 |
| SPED 571 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Identification, Management, and Assessment | 3 |
| SPED 574 | Understanding and Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 570 | Special Education Law | 3 |
| SPED 573 | Reading Disorders: Assessment, Planning and Instruction | 3 |
| SPED 568 | Assessment/Program Planning and Evaluation of Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| SPED 581 | Research in Special Education (Masters only) | 3 |
| Elective Coursework (Master's only) | ||
| Educating Young Children with Special Needs | ||
| Working with Gifted and Talented Students | ||
| Designing and Utilizing Assistive Learning Technologies | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 | Both SPED 579 and SPED 580 are required for candidates seeking a cross-endorsement in Connecticut #165 Comprehensive Special Education K-12. |