UNI MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION DEGREE
MAJOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
FIELD SPECIALIZATION EMPHASIS

PROFESSIONAL CORE

250:205 (3) Educational Research
200:214 (3) Foundations of Instructional Psych
and/or
260:234 (3) Philosophy of Education

SPECIAL EDUCATION CORE:
220:289 (3) Seminar in Special Education

EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS

220:256 (3) Best Practices in Inclusion
and/or
220:260 (3) Special Education Law and Policy
220:295 (3) Single-Subject Research Applications in Special
Education
220:293 (3) Practicum: Qualitative Research

APPROVED EMPHASIS ELECTIVES

(12 Hours Minimum**) (Consult with Advisor)
(Electives may include certification courses from the Instructional Strategist I & II, Early Childhood Special Education, or the Visual Impairments programs)

Total Hours: 30-34

NOTE: Thesis plan requires 6 hours of 220:299 and oral comprehensive examination.

Non-thesis plan requires an acceptable graduate research paper and written comprehensive exams.