M.S.Ed. in Special Education - Advanced Level Track (YI.ALT.MSED)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements: (30 credits) | ||
| EDS-502 | Autism: Characteristics, Etiology, and Current Issues | 3 |
| EDS-522 | Accommodating Learners with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDS-530 | Research Issues and Trends in Special Education | 3 |
| EDS-535 | Technology and Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDS-537 | Collaborating with Families, Students, and Professionals in Community and Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDS-538 | Special Education Law | 3 |
| EDS-550 | Learning Theories and Applications in Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDS-568 | Advanced Instructional Methods in Special Education | 3 |
| EDS-580 | Experimental Design | 3 |
| EDL-515 | Advanced Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Admission Requirements:
- Applicant must be a certified special education teacher.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a satisfactory overall GPA per state requirements (see New Jersey Department of Education for details) and a 3.0 in the undergraduate major.
- Two letters of recommendation related to the applicant’s competence for this graduate program and professional work.
- Essay (500 words or more). The essay must explain why the applicant wishes to pursue the graduate program of their choice.