Special Education M.Ed.—with Concentration in Exceptional Learning Needs
Admission Requirements
- A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
- A bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in all undergraduate course work.
- Three Candidate Reference Forms accompanied by three letters of recommendation.
- A Performance-Based Evaluation.
- An essay describing the candidate’s commitment to special education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
- An M.Ed. in Special Education in Exceptional Learning Needs requires Rhode Island certification in Special Education.
- An interview may be required.
Course Requirements
Program Elective
| | ONE COURSE in multicultural perspectives, chosen with advisor’s consent | 3 | |
Professional Education Component
| SPED 458 | STEM for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention | 4 | Fall, Spring. |
| SPED 503 | Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
| SPED 505 | Oral and Written Language: Classroom Intervention | 3 | Spring (as needed). |
| SPED 518 | Literacy for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention | 4 | Spring. |
| SPED 534 | Involvement of Families in Special Education | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
| SPED 648 | Interpreting and Developing Research in Special Education | 3 | Fall. |
CHOOSE A or B below
A. Autism Education
| SPED 561 | Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
| SPED 563 | Curriculum and Methodology: Students with Autism | 3 | Spring (as needed). |
| SPED 564 | Building Social and Communication Skills | 3 | Spring (as needed). |
B. Specialized Study in Special Education
| | THREE COURSES chosen with advisor's consent | 9 | |
Comprehensive Assessment
The Professional Impact Project completed in
SPED 648 serves as the Comprehensive Assessment for this program.
Total Credit Hours: 32