Master of Education - Special Education - Mental Retardation

Area 1 Professional Core
Req. Hours: 8
EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology
EDUF 6215 Research Methods

Area 2 Concentration
Req. Hours: 25
SPED 6135 Inclusive/Collaborative Procedures in Special Education
SPED 6145 Language/Instruction for Children with Disabilities
SPED 6188 Learning/Behavioral Characteristics of Students w/ Mental Retardation
SPED 6215 Teaching Students w/ Mental Retard
SPED 6265 Assess of Exceptional Child/Youth
SPED 6308 Scales/Inventories for Assessment of Children with Mental Retardation
SPED 6418 Practicum in Mental Retardation
SPED 6795 Ethical and Legal Issues in Spec Edu
SPED 6796 Seminar in Special Education
SPED 6797 The Special Education Teacher within the School

Area 3 Electives
Req. Hours: 3
Select from the following:
SPED 5225 Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities
SPED 6156 Psychosocial and Emotional Foundations of Behavior Disorders
SPED 6175 Lifespan Issues for People with Disabilities
SPED 6176 Teaching Adolescents with Learning Problems and Special Needs
SPED 6899 Independent Study

Total Hours Required:  36

Also see the program requirements listed on the College of Education page.