Master of Science Teaching & Learning Program-Special Education Concentration

Required courses:

• MSED 610 Methods of Educational Research (4)
• MSED 615 Learning Theory: Advanced Educational Psychology (4)
• MSED 628 Advanced Instructional Technology for Teachers (4)
• MSED 650 Improvement of Instruction and Instructional Programs (4)
• Elective Credit (1)

Special Education Concentration courses:

• SPED 640 Development and Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities (3)
• SPED 641 Legal and Historical Foundations in Special Education (3)
• SPED 642 Educational Assessment in Special Education (3)
• SPED 643 Methods of Instruction for General and Special Education (2)
• SPED 644 Specialized Curriculum and Inclusion in Special Education (3)
• SPED 645 Consultation, Transition, and Collaboration in Special Education (3)
• SPED 646 Special Education Practicum (2)

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Delivery Format:

• Completion time: 7 semesters
• Courses are 15 weeks in length.
• Courses meet 1 night per week during fall and spring semesters.
• Courses meet in 5 day modules over the summer.

  Sample Course Sequences

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State Certification Information:

• Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Required ISBE Tests
  • Basic Skills Test (096)
  • Assessment of Professional Teaching (APT) - Test Grades K-12 (104)
  • Learning Behavior Specialist I Test (155)
  • Special Education General Curriculum Test (163)

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Program Faculty Members:

• Dr. Srimani Chakravarthi, Assistant Professor
• Lauren Cunningham, Assistant Professor

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Admission Information:

• Upcoming Cohort Sites and Informational Sessions
• Admission Requirements | Apply Online
• Financial Aid

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For more information, contact Rich Chandler.