M.Ed. In Special Education
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The fully online M.Ed.in Special Education: General Curriculum program enrolls a new cohort of experienced general education teachers each summer. It is structured so cohort candidates complete the 36 credit-hour master’s degree program in six semesters (two years).
No on-campus attendance is required. Online coursework is taught by graduate faculty utilizing technology to provide synchronous and/or asynchronous content delivery, feedback, and supervision as candidates complete field experience at their current work setting.
The online master’s degree in Special Education: General Curriculum prepares candidates to serve students with disabilities in inclusive settings in P-12 schools. Three electives are included in the program to provide content delivery for candidates’ individual interests (e.g., autism, preschool special education, reading, and English to speakers of other languages). Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to serve students with disabilities in a variety of teaching and leadership roles.
The program meets the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards. The Master of Education in Special Education degree prepares practicing educators to be teacher-leaders in Special Education - General Curriculum. The program also provides initial certification in special education for experienced educators in other fields and prepares teachers to use effective instructional practices to educate learners with varying social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in Georgia.
The program of study in the M.Ed. in Special Education - General Curriculum begins with an inclusive core of course work in curriculum development, collaborative practices and content area teaching strategies in reading and writing. Upon completion of the program, individuals majoring in Special Education - General Curriculum may also become eligible to receive an endorsement in Reading or ESOL, or a graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Successful candidates complete the program of study in approximately 24 months. The M.Ed. in Special Education has been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Program of Study
Summer I
- INED 7710: Foundations of Special Education (3 Credit Hours)
- INED 7761: Instructional Approaches I (3 Credit Hours)
Fall I
- INED 7730: Assessment for Diverse Learners (3 Credit Hours)
- INED 7762: Instructional Approaches II (3 Credit Hours)
Spring I
- INED 7720: Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (3 Credit Hours)
- INED 7780: Collaborative Practices (3 Credit Hours)
Summer II
- INED 7742: Data-Based Inquiry (3 Credit Hours)
- Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Fall II
- INED 7752: Explicit Approaches to Literacy Instruction for P-12 Students with Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)
- Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Spring II
- INED 7900: Capstone in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)
- Elective (3 Credit Hours)
TOTAL: 36 Credit Hours
Admission Requirements
Must possess the following beyond the general KSU Graduate College Admission Requirements:
- Degree – Bachelor’s degree.
- Certificate – Uploaded to graduate application. Current clear, renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate, out-of-state equivalent, OR Inclusive Education Department Chair/Program Coordinator approval. To print a copy of your clear, renewable Georgia teaching certificate, you may log into your MyPSC account.
- Résumé or Professional Vitae – Uploaded to graduate application. Should document education, teaching experience, community service, and your record of leadership.
- Recommendation Forms (2) – Forms and their directions are in the online graduate application. May submit letters of recommendation or utilize online evaluation process that may be completed via the graduate application. The KSU Graduate College will send electronic evaluation forms to these sources. Two evaluations must be submitted for this admission requirement to be noted as complete. These recommendations must come from an educational professional who has taught or supervised your work and who can write with authority about your abilities as an educator.
- Personal Statement – Uploaded to graduate application. Should be 1-2 pages and address your professional training and interests, the nature of your professional experiences and specific issues you plan to address during the pursuit of your master’s degree.
- Interview – An interview may be required. If so, you will be contacted by the program to set up an interview.
* Please note: International Students (Visa and Green Card Holders) Please visit KSU’s International Graduate Admissions site for additional requirements. Additionally, KSU’s International Student and Scholar Services provides assistance.
Deadline
April 1 for summer admission.
Contact Us
For more information please email Dr. Vidya Munandar at ined-info@kennesaw.edu .
