UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
Department of Special Education
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0601

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

The following program is designed for students who choose a 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 REQUIREMENT
220:256 (3) Best Practices in Inclusion and/or
220:260 (3) Special Education Law and Policy
220:290 (3) Practicum: Low Incidence Research Designs
220:290 (3) Practicum: Qualitative Research

APPROVED EMPHASIS ELECTIVES
(12 Hours Minimum) (Consult with Advisor)

Total Hours: 30

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