Master of Education in Special Education General Curriculum or Special Education Adapted Curriculum

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
• Official transcript from any institutions from which the applicant seeks to transfer credits
• Grade-point average of 3.0 or higher at the undergraduate level
• A valid and active NC SP1 license in the appropriate teaching area
• Submission of an essay
• Two letters of recommendation
• Transcript evaluation by a NACES-approved agency for any qualifying degree earned outside of the United States, and for evaluation of transfer credit  
• Photocopy of a Visa (for international students)

Exit Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA with no more than one C; no grade of F
• Presentation of Research

Programs leading to the M.Ed. for those individuals seeking a first license or Standard Profession 1 (SP1) licensure are also available.

Once admitted, candidates may earn a Master of Education degree in Special Education General Curriculum by completing an additional 21 hours of professional studies, and specialty studies coursework.

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Special Education General Curriculum (30 Hours)

Professional Studies

• EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
• EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
• EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
• EDU 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Implementation of Research (3)

Specialty Studies

• SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
• SPE 6320 Classroom Assessment, Teaching, and Learning Strategies in Special Education (3)
• SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
• SPE 6340 Research-based Literacy Methods (3)

Electives: Choose two elective graduate courses (5000- or 6000-level) in areas outside of the major to complete degree requirements.

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Special Education Adapted Curriculum (30 Hours)

Professional Studies

• EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
• EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
• EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
• EDU 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation (3)

Specialty Studies

• SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
• SPE 6400 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism (3)
• SPE 6420 Assistive Technology to Support Literacy and Communication (3)
• SPE 6440 Supporting Students with Serious Medical Issues and Their Families (3)

Electives:

Choose two elective graduate courses (5000- or 6000-level) in areas outside of the major to complete degree requirements.

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