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M.A. in Special Education

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Special Education program is designed for students who would like to become licensed to teach in the Special Education areas of Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD).

The M.A. in Special Education is based on the standards required by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. All standards and requirements must be successfully completed by candidates prior to recommendation to the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure. Students may choose to complete only the courses leading to licensure which results in earning one or both graduate certificates in special education (LD and/or EBD). Those students who wish to earn the Master of Arts program in Special Education must also complete the additional 6 credits of the master’s completion sequence.

Program Start Dates:

Fall Semester - August 27, 2009
Spring Semester - January 6, 2010

Program Structure

Licensure preparation only 26-28 cr.
M.A. with one licensure preparation area 32 cr.
M.A. with two licensure preparation areas 34 cr.

Program Delivery

This program has a blended delivery model.  This model gives students the benefits of face to face instruction with the flexibility of online course sessions.  All students need access to high speed internet.  The online sessions will use blackboard, discussion boards, power point, etc. 

Practicum and Student Teaching:

Experience applying theoretical concepts in real life settings is crucial to a teacher's development as a professional.  Saint Mary's categorizes these experiences through a 3 credit practicum experience for those teachers adding a special education license, and a 6 credit student teaching experience for those who are working toward their initial teaching license.


Location

Twin Cities
Winona

Admission Contact

Jami Spitzer
(507) 457-7500
Toll-free:  800 - 635 - 5987  x7500

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Graduate Programs Admissions
Attention: Jami Spitzer
700 Terrace Heights #77
Winona, MN 55987-1399

www.smumn.edu/sped


 

 

 Course Information
  • EDSE600 Orientation (0)
  • EDSE601 Special Education Foundations (4)
  • EDSE602 Survey of Special Populations (2 credits)
  • EDSE603 Individualized Assessment (3)
  • EDSE604 Transition Planning Through Collaboration (3)
  • EDSE605 Behavior Theories and Practices (3)
  • EDSE606 Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabili (3)
  • EDSE607 Literacy Development and Interventions (3)
  • EDSE610 Instructional Strategies for Students with Learnin (2)
  • EDSE611 Instructional Strategies for Students Identified w (2)
  • EDSE620 Practicum (3)
  • EDSE621 Student Teaching Experience (6)
  • EDSE670 Research and Methods (3)
  • EDSE675 Capstone (3)
  • EDUC515 Foundations of Education (2)
  • EDUC517 Learning, Development, and Exceptionality (3)
  • EDUC525 Curriculum and Instruction: Grades 5-12 (4)
  • EDUC530 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (2)
  • EDUC534 Technology in the Classroom: Grades 5-12 (1)
  • EDUC554 Clinical Practicum (0)
  • EDUC565 Human Relations, Cult Diversity & Am Indian Cult (2)


Program Staff
Graduate School of Education - Program Director/Assistant Professor