Special Education, MEd

Program Description

The Master of Education degree in Special Education is an online program designed for licensed Special Education (or related field) teachers who are interested in pursuing advanced knowledge and skills in research and practice relative to Multi-tiered Systems of Support. The MEd emphasizes research-based practices in academics and behavior, and includes coursework required for national Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). The program is intended to expand special educators’ content knowledge and expertise in academic and behavioral interventions, as well as supervision and mentorship skills required for leadership positions within schools.

Summary of Degree Requirements

The Special Education MEd requires the completion of the coursework (33 credit hours) listed below.

Coursework

• EDF 8770 - Experimental and Nonexperimental Research Methods in Education I 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8200 - Language Arts Instruction for Individuals with Disabilities 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8210 - Educational Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8220 - Teaching Mathematics to Individuals with Disabilities 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8530 - Legal and Policy Issues in Special Education 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8540 - Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8610 - Supporting Students with High-Incidence Disabilities 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8730 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8740 - Single Case Research Design 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8750 - Advanced Single Case Research Methodology 3 Credits  
• EDSP 8760 - Behavior Analytic Supervision 3 Credits  

Note: Students may substitute EDSP 8710 - Ethical and Legal Considerations in Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Credits  and EDSP 8720 - Advanced Classroom Management 3 Credits  for EDF 8770 and EDSP 8530 to meet the coursework requirements designed in the program’s ABAI Verified Course Sequence.