Elementary or Secondary Special Education M.Ed.
The M.Ed. in Elementary or Secondary Special Education Program is an initial certification leading to licensure in elementary (gr1-6) or secondary (gr7-12) special education.
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 (G.P.A.) 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.
- Completion of SPED 300 (or its equivalent determined by special education advisor).
- An essay describing the candidate’s commitment to special education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
- An M.Ed. in Elementary or Secondary Mild/Moderate Disabilities requires Rhode Island certification in Elementary or Secondary Education or concurrent enrollment
- An interview may be required.
Course Requirements
Program Pre-Requisites
SPED 300 (or its equivalent) and certification in Elementary or Secondary Education are required for Rhode Island Department of Education special education certification.
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 501 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
SPED 503 | Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
SPED 534 | Involvement of Families in Special Education | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
SPED 551 | Introduction to Multicultural Special Education | 3 | Summer (annually). |
SPED 648 | Interpreting and Developing Research in Special Education | 3 | Fall. |
CHOOSE A or B below
A. Elementary Level Mild/Moderate
SPED 518 | Literacy for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention | 4 | Spring. |
SPED 662 | Internship in Elementary Special Education | 6 | Fall, Spring. |
B. Middle/Secondary Level Mild/Moderate
SPED 427 | Career/Transition Planning for Adolescents | 3 | Spring. |
SPED 524 | Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: Intensive Intervention | 4 | Spring. |
SPED 664 | Internship in Secondary Special Education | 6 | Fall, Spring. |
Comprehensive Assessment
CA | Comprehensive Assessment | 0 | Fall, Spring. |
Total Credit Hours: 32-35