Generalist Emphasis
The MA degree in Special Education with Generalist emphasis prepares teachers who will work with students who are identified with a variety of disabilities from moderate to severe intensity. The emphasis of the program content focuses on literacy and mathematics instruction, understanding standards and assessment, behavior, elementary and secondary differentiated instruction, and technology. The Generalist program consists of program specific core and content courses and a final practicum, as delineated by the candidate’s program of studies, and a required comprehensive examination. Teachers completing this program will demonstrate the skills needed to provide appropriate academic and behavioral supports and accommodations for students with disabilities. If seeking initial licensure in Colorado, the Special Education Generalist candidate is required to have passed the approved Elementary Education Multiple Subjects PRAXIS exam and the Special Education Core Knowledge and Application PRAXIS exam prior to taking the practicum. If a candidate enters the Master of Arts program in Special Education Generalist without a current teacher licensure, that candidate is required to complete an additional course requirement, EDSE 507.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Special Education M.A. — Generalist Emphasis