UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
Department of Special Education
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-060

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION DEGREE
MAJOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT EMPHASIS

The student must be certified to teach in Special Education prior to completing this emphasis. The following program is designed for students who choose a consultant emphasis program.

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

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

EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS:
210:221 (3) Analysis & Design of Curriculum for Young Children
  OR  
210:270 (3) Development in Middle School High School Curriculum
220:240 (3) Collaborative Consultation I The Relationship
220:245 (3) Collaborative Consultation II: The Process
220:290 (3) Practicum: Consultation (Section 5)
220:290 (3) Practicum: Interdisciplinary (Section 1)

(To be taken after consultation block above)

APPROVED ELECTIVES
(6 Hours Minimum) (Consult with Advisor)

Total Hours: 30

NOTE: (1) The thesis plan requires 6 hours of 220:299 Research in Special Education and oral comprehensive examinations.
The non-thesis plan requires an acceptable Departmental research paper and written comprehensive exams.
(2) A post-baccalaureate student without a Masterâs degree who is seeking special education certification(s) MUST also be
classified as an MAE student at UNI in Special Education or some other COE field. See your advisor or a
Special Education faculty member for further information on this requirement.