High Incidence Disabilities Master's Program Courses

All students completing the Master of Education with a major in special education degree are required to complete a minimum of 33 hours as follows.

Departmental core, 6 hours

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• EPSY 5000 - Introduction to Educational Psychology
• EPSY 5050 - Foundations of Educational Research Methodology

Common courses in special education, 9 hours

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Course selection made with advisor’s approval.

• EDSP 5240 - Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals
• EDSP 5330 - Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners
• EDSP 5520 - Special Education Law or EDSP 5710 - Special Education Programs and Practices

Concentration area, minimum 18 hours

High incidence disabilities

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• EDSP 5510 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Learners
• EDSP 5615 - Positive Behavioral Interventions in Educational and Related Settings
• EDSP 5660 - Transition Education and Services for Exceptional Learners
• EDSP 5730 - Educational Aspects of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
• EDSP 5740 - Learning Strategies for Promoting Proficiency in Reading and Language Arts for Exceptional Learners
• EDSP 5615 - Positive Behavioral Interventions in Educational and Related Settings