Special Education, Master of Education (MEd) - Concentration in PK-12
CURRICULUM GUIDE
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I - Core Courses | ||
| SPED 611 | Special Education Law | 3 |
| SPED 617 | Current Research in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 625 | Instructional Strategies for Learning and Behavioral Problems | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Area II - Concentration | ||
| SPED 602 | Advanced Studies in Exceptionalities | 3 |
| SPED 607 | Positive Classroom Interventions | 3 |
| SPED 618 | Developing Integrated Language and Literacy Programs for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 620 | Contemporary Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 644 | Advanced Study of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
| SPED 645 | Early Intervention for Young Learners with Special Needs | 3 |
| SPED 646 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| SPED 647 | Transition for Persons with Disabilities | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Area III - Practicum/Student Teaching | ||
| Subtotal | 0 | |
| SPED 648 | Clinical Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 701 | Student Teaching in Special Education | 9 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
- PDE requires a course in ELL if the teaching candidate has not taken a course in a previous undergraduate or graduate program. SEFE 607 meets this requirement.
- Candidates seeking to add a PK-12 Special Education Certification to an existing teaching certification must complete Practicum SEFE 648. Candidates seeking initial certification must also take Practicum SEFE 648.
- Candidates with an existing undergraduate or graduate degree in an area other than education and who do not possess a current teaching certification, must complete both SPED 648: Practicum and SPED 701: Student Teaching in Special Education.
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: PK12
Effective: Fall 2019
Revised 10.28.2022
UCC 09.20.2022