Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Slippery Rock University

Special Education, Master of Education (MEd) - Concentration in School Supervision

In order to be eligible for Pennsylvania certification in School Supervision, candidates must complete an approved program and have at least five years of teaching experience in special education. Students who have less than five years teaching experience may choose to enroll in the program but must wait to apply to the state for certification until this requirement is met.

Related Links

Special Education - School Supervision, MEd Program Page

Special Education Department Page

Special Education - School Supervision Fact Sheet

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

Area I - Core Courses
SPED 611Special Education Law3
SPED 617Current Research in Special Education3
SPED 625Instructional Strategies for Learning and Behavioral Problems3
Subtotal9
Area II - Concentration/Additional Classes
SEFE 602Univariate Statistical Methods3
SEFE 650Strategic Leadership3
SEFE 652Organizational Leadership3
SPED 602Advanced Studies in Exceptionalities3
SPED 613Curriculum Development for Exceptionalities3
SPED 620Contemporary Issues in Special Education3
SPED 750School Supervision: Political and Community Leadership3
SPED 752School Supervision: Instructional Leadership3
Subtotal24
Area III - Practicum
SPED 754Practicum3
Subtotal3
Total Hours36

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

Major Code: 9 88
Concentration Code: SCSU