Department of
Specialized Education Services
M.Ed. in Special Education: General Curriculum
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The primary goal of the Department of Specialized Education Services is to prepare professionals for diverse roles in working with individuals with disabilities and other exceptional needs across the life span in a variety of community and educational environments.
Programs in the department emphasize the delivery of services in integrated settings, with a focus on interdisciplinary and interagency collaboration. Upon graduation students are prepared for leadership roles in early childhood and special education that enable them to assume positions such as consultant, teacher, early interventionist, community college teacher, special services administrator, and advocate. All department programs are fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Graduate study in the Department of Specialized Education Services may lead to the degree of Master of Education.
Degree Requirements for the Master of Education in Special Education with Licensure in Learning Disabilities (LD) or Behavior/Emotional Disabilities (BED)
The Department of Specialized Education Services offers a graduate program of study leading to a 39 hour M.Ed. degree in special education and advanced licensure in learning disabilities (LD) or behavior/emotional disabilities (BED). At least 33 hours in the program of study must be in 600-level courses.
M.ED. IN SPECIAL EDUCATION— WITH GENERAL CURRICULUM LICENSE (39 credit hours)
Program designed for applicants who hold a special education teaching license .
ADVANCED CORE (18 credits)
- SES 643 Issues in Educating Individuals with Special Needs
- ERM 604 Methods of Educational Research
- SES 641 Assessment in Special Education
- SES 652 Mild Disabilities: Math/Written Language Instruction
- SES 647 Collaboration and Consultation in Education
- SES 642 Mild Disabilities: Reading Instruction
CATEGORICAL EMPHASIS (12 credits)
LD Option
- SES 655 Introduction to Learning Disabilities
- SES 656 Methods for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
- SES 648 Secondary Programming for Learning Disabled Adolescents
- SES 649 Practicum in Special Education
BED Option
- SES 657 Introduction to Behavior/Emotional Disabilities
- SES 658 Methods for Teaching Students with Behavior/Emotional Disabilities
- SES 648 Secondary Programming: Students with Mild Disabilities
- SES 649 Practicum in Special Education
ADVANCED OPTIONS (9 credits)
NOTE:
These credits are determined with approval of the advisor.
Assistive Technology (AT) Emphasis (SES 662, TED 610, LIS 647, LIS 648, LIS 672)
Reading Emphasis (TED 615, TED 616, TED 617a, TED 617b, TED 635)
Leadership Emphasis (ELC 615, ELC 660, ELC 687, ELC 691, ELC 694,
ELC 670)
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Emphasis (SES 601, SES 602, SES 603)
Alternative Emphasis (courses with a single theme, approved by advisor)
M.ED. IN SPECIAL EDUCATION— WITHOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL CURRICULUM LICENSE (39 CREDITS)
Program designed for applicants who hold a teaching license in an area other than special education
PREREQUISITES (3-6 credits, depending on student’s existing teaching license)
- SES 540 Introduction to Special Education or equivalent
- TED 617a Advanced Strategies in Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems or equivalent
CORE (27 credits)
- SES 640 Policies and Procedures in Special Education
- SES 660 Families, Schools, and Students with Exceptionalities
- SES 642 Mild Disabilities: Reading Instruction
- SES 643 Issues in Educating Individuals with Special Needs
- ERM 604 Methods of Educational Research
- SES 641 Assessment in Special Education
- SES 652 Mild Disabilities: Math/Written Language Instruction
- SES 647 Collaboration and Consultation in Education
- SES 659 Behavior Management
Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Initial Licensure - PAIL and Master in Education in Special Education: General Curriculum (45 credits)
Program designed for applicants with an undergraduate in field other than education. Provides initial licensure and the M.Ed.
- SES 540 Introduction to Special Education
- SES 640 Policies and Procedures in Special Education
- SES 641 Assessment in Special Education
- SES 642 Mild Disabilities: Reading Instruction
- SES 652 Mild Disabilities: Math/Written Language Instruction
- SES 659 Behavior Management
- SES 661 Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (6 credits)
Above 21 credits plus the following 24 credit hours
- SES 643 Issues in Educating Individuals with Special Needs
- SES 660 Families, Schools, and Students with Exceptionalities
- ERM 604 Methods of Educational Research
- SES 647 Collaboration in Special Education
LD Option
- SES 655 Introduction to Learning Disabilities
- SES 656 Methods for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
- SES 648 Secondary Programming for Learning Disabled Adolescents
- SES 649 Practicum in Special Education
BED Option
- SES 657 Introduction to Behavior/Emotional Disabilities
- SES 658 Methods for Teaching Students with Behavior/Emotional Disabilities
- SES 648 Secondary Programming: Students with Mild Disabilities
- SES 649 Practicum in Special Education
EFFECTIVE 11/5/2009 - Change in Admissions Policy for the Graduate School regarding transcripts and course transfer information -
For immediate Implementation: Requirement for transcripts
Current text from the Bulletin, p. 10
In addition, all applicants must submit a completed application form accompanied by one official transcript of the student’s academic record from every college and university previously attended (even if the courses from one school appear on the transcript of another), three recommendations from former professors, employers, or persons well acquainted with the student’s academic potential, qualifying examination scores (#4 above), and a nonrefundable $55.00 application fee. Where a degree was earned, the official transcript must indicate the name of the degree and the date awarded. All credentials must be in English.
New text
In addition, all applicants must submit a completed application form accompanied by one official transcript of the student’s academic record from every college and university previously attended. If credit from one institution has been transferred to another, a transcript from the original institution is not required. Three recommendations from former professors, employers, or persons well acquainted with the student’s academic potential, qualifying examination scores (#4 above), and a nonrefundable $55.00 application fee also are required. Where a degree was earned, the official transcript must indicate the name of the degree and the date awarded. All credentials must be in English.
Contact
Dr. Bill Bursuck
Email: wdbursuc@uncg.edu
or the SES Department at ses@uncg.edu to request more information.