Master of Education in Special Education Required Program

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Master of Education in Special Education

Required Program		Semester Hours
Professional Core Courses:
EDUC 640	Educational Research, Design and Analysis	3
EDUC 670	Schooling in American Society	3
EDUC 681	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
Professional Studies:
SPED 613	Issues and Trends in Special Education	3
SPED 618	Lifelong Integration	3
SPED 663	Advanced Study of Methods for Teaching Exceptional Students	3
SPED 671	Advanced Educational Assessment in Special Education	3
SPED 695	Thesis	3
	OR
SPED 694	Advanced Studies in Special Education	3
500-600 level electives as approved by advisor		12
Total Semester Hours		36

Graduate candidates seeking an endorsement or certification in special education should consult with an advisor.

To be recommended for certification, each student must obtain at least the minimum score required by the South Carolina Department of Education on the appropriate Specialty Area Test of the PRAXIS Examination and complete list of required courses as defined by the South Carolina Department of Education.