The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) is designed for fully certified teachers and others interested in exploring a specific field of education (i.e. Special Education and Literacy) to increase their knowledge and skills in specific content areas, and to earn additional credentials in the field of education. For licensed teachers seeking certification in Special Education and Literacy, these programs will afford an opportunity to complete both the Masters degree and certification requirements.

• MSEd in Special Education (Grades 1-6) and Literacy (Birth - Grade 6)
• MSEd in Adolescence Special Education (Grades 7-12) and Literacy (Grades 5-12)
• MSEd in Adolescence Education, Adolescence Subjects (Grades 7-12)

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Degree Requirements

Childhood Literacy
Childhood Special Education and Literacy
Adolescence Special Education and Literacy
Adolescence Education, Adolescence Subjects

Literacy (Birth to Grade 6)
All Courses Required

EDU	655	Language and Literacy Development in Young Readers and Writers
EDU	658	Assessment of Literacy Development in Young Children
EDU	659	Practicum in Reading and Literacy (6 credits)
EDU	741	Writing and the Writing Process
EDU	743	Language and Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 Credits)
EDU	747	Developing Literacy with Children's Literature
EDU	744	Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education
OR
EDU	792	Teaching English as a Second Language
EDU	803	Language Development
EDU	804	Cognitive and Socio-cultural Dimensions of Literacy Learning and Development
EDU	922	Multicultural Education
EDU	958	Action Research in Literacy Education

Total Degree Credit - 36
Certifications - Literacy (Birth to Grade 6)

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Special Education (Childhood) and Literacy (Birth to Grade 6)
All Courses Required

EDU	655	Language and Literacy Development in Young Readers and Writers
EDU	658	Assessment of Literacy Development in Young Children
EDU	659	Practicum in Reading and Literacy (6 credits)
EDU	660	Foundations of Teaching Students with Disabilities
EDU	661	Teaching Diverse Learners with Exceptionalities
EDU	664	Practicum in Teaching Students with Disabilities (6 credits)
EDU	667	Responsive Teaching and Multiple Interventions within Inclusive Classrooms
EDU	741	Writing and the Writing Process
EDU	744	Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education
EDU	747	Developing Literacy with Children's Literature
EDU	803	Language Development
EDU	804	Cognitive and Socio-cultural Dimensions of Literacy Learning and Development
EDU	922	Multicultural Education
EDU	958	Action Research in Literacy Education

Total Degree Credit - 48
Certifications - Literacy (Birth to Grade 6) and Special Education (Childhood)

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Adolescence Special Education (7-12) and Literacy (5-12)
(For candidates with Provisional/Initial certification in an Adolescence Subjects)

EDU	655	Language and Literacy Development in Young Readers and Writers
EDU	658	Assessment of Literacy Development in Young Children
EDU	660	Foundations of Teaching Students with Disabilities
EDU	667	Responsive Teaching and Multiple Interventions within Inclusive Classrooms
EDU	668	Practicum in Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities (6 credits)
EDU	669	Teaching Learners with Multiple, Low Incidence, and Severe Disabilities
EDU	671	Academic Language and Literacy for the Adolescent Learner
EDU	672	Practicum in Adolescent Literacy (6 credits)
EDU	803	Language Development
EDU	804	Cognitive and Socio-cultural Dimensions of Literacy Learning and Development
EDU	816	Behavior Management for Students with Exceptionalities
EDU	922	Multicultural Education
EDU	958	Action Research in Literacy Education

Total Degree Credit - 45
Certifications - Literacy (Grades 5-12) and Special Education (Grades 7-12)

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Adolescence Education in Adolescence Subjects (7-12) - Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish
(For candidates with Provisional/Initial certification in an Adolescence Subject)

Required Degree Core (Courses for all Subjects, 9 credit total)

EDU	653	Instructional and Assessment Strategies in the Secondary School
EDU	721	Modern Educational Philosophies
EDU	922	Multicultural Education

Subject Area Courses:

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