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Professional Practice


Professional Practice degree is our General Masters in Special Education and does not lead to teacher licensure but provides foundational content in the area of Special Education. The knowledge gained through this program is valuable througout many areas of studies and is ideal for thiose who are likely to work with disabled students and their families. 

Master of Education(M.Ed.) without Teacher Licensure

30-31 total credit hours 

Research Methods (3 credit hours)

Number Course Credits Term*

SP ED 6610 

Introduction to Research Methods

3

Spring, Summer

Required Advanced Course (2 credit hours)

Number Course Credits Term*

SP ED 6054

Professional Writing in Education 

2

Fall, Spring, Summer

Possible Graduate Electives (25-26 credit hours)

Must be 6000 level or higher and approved by Special Edcuation faculty advisor.
Students may select courses from within the College of Education 
  • Education, Cultural & Society
  • Educational Leadership & Policy
  • Educational Psychology
  • Special Education 
  • Urban Institute for Teacher Education

Students may also select courses outside of the College of Education (contact faculty advisor to be approved)

Master of Science (M.S.) without a teacher Licensure

30-31 total credit hours 

Research Methods (9 credit hours)

Number Course Credits Term*

SP ED 6610 

Introduction to Research Methods

3

Summer

SP ED 7020

Single-Subject Research Design

3

Spring

ED PS 6010

Introduction to Statistics and Research Design

3

Fall Summer

Required Advanced Course (2 credit hours)

Number Course Credits Term*

SP ED 6054

Professional Writing in Education 

2

Fall. Spring, Summer

Possible Graduate Electives (13-14credit hours)

Must be 6000 level or higher and approved by Special Edcuation faculty advisor.
Students may select courses from within the College of Education 
  • Education, Cultural & Society
  • Educational Leadership & Policy
  • Educational Psychology
  • Special Education 
  • Urban Institute for Teacher Education

Students may also select courses outside of the College of Education (contact faculty advisor to be approved)

Last Updated: 5/30/24