Master of Education
Curriculum & Instruction
w/ Exceptional Learner – K-12th Grade Emphasis
Program Highlights & Benefits
Teach students with different abilities and exceptionalities
Create inclusive learning environments
Online & Asynchronous Format
No GRE or Entrance Exams Required
For
Teachers and other educational professionals who wish to learn concepts and skills you can apply to your own classroom to better serve students of all abilities.
What You Learn
Academic professionals and educational practitioners will teach you how to apply strategies and theories to improve your instructional skills while working with children in their learning environments
How You Learn
This is an online cohort. You will check in online to complete assignments and participate in online discussions and group activities. You will finish one 3 credit course every 8 weeks.
Career Outcomes
Gain knowledge to apply in your classroom to better teach students with different and special needs and abilities
Courses Offered
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 551 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY 511 | Psychological Foundations to Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 594 | Research Evaluation and Design | 3 |
| *EDUC 539 | Instructional Methods for Students with Diverse Needs in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| *EDUC 559 | Instructional Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| *EDUC 576 | Behavior Management in Inclusive Settings 32 | 3 |
| *EDUC 593 | Basic Foundations of Special Education and Inclusive Practices | 3 |
| EDUC 540 | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone | 3 |
| EDUC 590 | C & I Practicum | 3 |
| EDUC 625 | Serving and Leading in the Community and World | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
If you do not want to earn a Master’s degree, you can take 4 courses in order to earn the Exceptional Learner – K-12th Grade Certificate only.
Courses denoted with an asterisk (*) are required to earn the Exceptional Learner – K-12th Grade Certificate.
