Master of Education (MEd) in
Culturally Responsive Special Education
Program Highlights & Benefits
100% online programs
16 month completion time, including breaks
No GRE or admission tests
Professors and Advisors readily available
What You Learn
The student will take a rigorous and robust sequence of courses, developed and taught by experienced instructors and designed to fully equip the student to facilitate as well as lead a class or an entire program in the instruction of the exceptional child. All aspects of exceptionality as well as the latest developments in Special Education Law and technology will be explored.
How You Learn
Online: This program is an online cohort. Course rotation will allow the student to complete the program in a 16-month time frame. You will complete an action research report in lieu of a thesis.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be proficient in providing culturally responsive practices within the context of special education. Additionally, graduates will be prepared to take the Texas Special Education certification exam. Career paths include: General/Special Education Teacher, Instructional Coordinator, Intervention Specialist, Learning Behavior Specials, School Principal at an Alternative School, Special Education Advocate, and Special Education Coordinator.
Degree Requirements
MEd in Special Education
| Course | Title | Hours |
| SPED 5310 | Critical Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 5314 | Special Education Law & the IEP Process | 3 |
| SPED 5313 | Cultrly. Respsns. for Managing Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
| SPED 5312 | Culture & Comm. in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| SPED 5303 | Curriculum Design & Practice | 3 |
| SPED 5316 | The Teaching-Learning Process in Special Education | 3 |
| MED 5305 | Educational Research MED | 3 |
| MED 5308 | Ethics & Leadership in Education | 3 |
| SPED 5311 | Cultrly. Respsns. Practs. in Assmt. for Learners w/ Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 5318 | Collaboration in Special Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Please Note:
While the chart above lists each of the courses that make up the MEd degree for informational purposes, this is not an official class schedule, and is subject to change.
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