The M.Ed. degree in Special Education provides learning opportunities for classroom teachers to better manage resources for students with disabilities. It offers the content-certified teacher an additional Pennsylvania state certification in special education, either in grades PreK-8 or grades 7-12. The degree also provides already certified special educators with the additional Autism Spectrum Disorder state endorsement.
Graduate degree candidates enrolled in the program receive one-on-one advising, attend small classes, collaborate with practitioners and administrators in local school districts, and develop close relationships with faculty who have diverse experiences in K-12 schools. Degree candidates are engaged in innovative programs, partnerships within the school communities, and student organizations and volunteer opportunities. TFor those seeking special education certification, the practicum involves 90 hours of field-based, directed study experiences under the supervision of a mentor. For those seeking advanced studies in special education, the practicum requirement involves a research project in special education.
The initial teacher preparation and advanced educator programs in the School of Education and Social Sciences have been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Contact Information
Vicki J. Donne, D.Ed.
Department Head, Education
donne@rmu.edu
412-397-5465
- Course Plan: Special Education Certification
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One Year Completion
Fall Term
- SPED6080 Special Learning Needs (and co-requisite SPED0608)
- SPED6085 Principles of Inclusion (and co-requisite SPED0605)
- SPED6040 High-Incidence Disabilities: Instructional Methods & Practices
- SPED6050 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Instructional Methods & Practices (and co-requisite SPED0650)
Spring Term
- SPED6020 Reading and Special Education: Instructional Methods & Practices
- SPED6035 Advanced Content Area Instruction & Interventions
- SPED6060 Advanced Studies in Behavior (and co-requisite SPED0606)
- SPED6090 Assessment/Evaluating Individual Instruction
Summer Term
- SPED6070 Communication and Special Education: Instructional Methods & Practices (and co-requisite SPED0607)
- SPED6095 Practicum in Special Education
Two Year Completion
Fall Term
- SPED6080 Special Learning Needs (and co-requisite SPED0608)
- SPED6085 Principles of Inclusion (and co-requisite SPED0605)
Spring Term
- SPED6020 Reading and Special Education: Instructional Methods & Practices
- SPED6035 Advanced Content Area Instruction & Interventions
Summer Term
- SPED6070 Communication and Special Education: Instructional Methods & Practices (and co-requisite SPED0607)
Fall Term
- SPED6040 High-Incidence Disabilities: Instructional Methods & Practices
- SPED6050 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Instructional Methods & Practices (and co-requisite SPED0650)
Spring Term
- PED6060 Advanced Studies in Behavior (and co-requisite SPED0606)
- SPED6090 Assessment/Evaluating Individual Instruction
Summer Term
- SPED6095 Practicum in Special Education
- Course Plan: Certification Seeking Advanced Study
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One Year Completion
Fall Term
- EDUC6130 Educational Research Seminar
- SPED6055 Introduction to Autism (and co-requisite SPED0655)
- SPED6040 High-Incidence Disabilities: Instructional Methods & Practices
- SPED6050 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Instructional Methods & Practices (and co-requisite SPED0650)
Spring Term
- SPED6020 Reading and Special Education: Instructional Methods & Practices
- SPED6075 Advanced Studies in Autism Spectrum Disorders (and co-requisite SPED0675)
- SPED6060 Advanced Studies in Behavior (and co-requisite (SPED0606)
- SPED6090 Assessment/Evaluating Individual Instruction
Summer Term
- SPED6070 Communication and Special Education: Instructional Methods & Practices (and co-requisite SPED0607)
- EDUC6140 Research Practicum
Two Year Completion
Fall Term
- SPED6055 Introduction to Autism (and co-requisite SPED0655)
- SPED6070 Communication and Special Education: Instructional Methods & Practices (and co-requisite SPED0607)
Spring Term
- SPED6020 Reading and Special Education: Instructional Methods & Practices
- SPED6075 Advanced Studies in Autism Spectrum Disorders (and co-requisite SPED0675)
Summer Term
- EDUC6130 Educational Research Seminar
Fall Term
- SPED6040 High-Incidence Disabilities: Instructional Methods & Practices
- SPED6050 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Instructional Methods & Practices (and co-requisite SPED0650)
Spring Term
- SPED6060 Advanced Studies in Behavior (and co-requisite SPED0606)
- SPED6090 Assessment/Evaluating Individual Instruction
Summer Term
- EDUC6140 Research Practicum
Sample Courses:
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