Special Education M.A. — Generalist Emphasis
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Degree Requirements — 33 - 36 Credits
See “Special Education M.A.”.
Degree Requirements
Required Major Core Credits — 3 hours
| SRM 600 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
Required Emphasis Credits — 30 hours
| EDSE 510 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDSE 511 | Learning Environments and Cultural Considerations | 3 |
| EDSE 512 | Assessment, IEP Development and Instructional Planning | 3 |
| EDSE 613 | Applied Assessment | 3 |
| EDSE 614 | Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| EDSE 616 | Scientifically Based Literacy Interventions | 3 |
| EDSE 617 | Mathematics and Content Area Learning for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSE 618 | Educating Students with Significant Support Needs | 3 |
| EDSE 619 | Secondary Services | 3 |
| EDSE 693 | Practicum in Special Education | 3- 6 |
EDSE 693: Take 3 hours unless more is indicated at the discretion of the advisor. A candidate is required to pass all necessary licensure test(s) prior to completing the practicum, if they wish to receive an institutional recommendation for licensure from the University of Northern Colorado. When a candidate holds a valid license in another teaching area, the candidate can request a waiver of the practicum by the advisor.