Master of Education in Special Education - Mental Retardation

For general degree requirements, see the College of Education and the General Degree Requirements pages.

Area 1 Professional Core                                    Required Hours: 6 
EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology: Achievement for Diverse Learners 
EDUF 6116 Research Methods and Action Research

Area 2 Information Literacy and Technology    Required Hours 6
SPED 6785 Acquisition and Analysis of Special Education Information
SPED 6786 Special Educator as User and Disseminator of Information

Area 3 Concentration                                        Required Hours: 24 
EDRG 6245 Assessment and Classroom Instruction
SPED 6135 Inclusive and Collaborative Practices in Special Education
SPED 6125 Managing Students with Behavioral Problems
SPED 6188 Learning and Behavioral Characteristics of Students with Mental Retardation
SPED 6215 Teaching Students with Mental Retardation
SPED 6265 Advanced Assessment of Exceptional Child/Youth 
SPED 6418 Practicum in Mental Retardation
SPED 6796 Trends and Issues in Special Education

Area 4 Other Requirements                                     Required Hours: 0
EDUF 6000 Exit Exam

Total Hours Required: 36