Special Education, Data Directed Student Progress in Special Education, M.S. (non-certification)

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The Master of Science in Special Education concentration in Data Directed Student Progress in Special Education concentration is designed for practicing teachers who are already certified or licensed. It includes coursework is for individuals seeking to enhance knowledge and skills in providing evidence-based services for students with suspected and identified disabilities. This degree program is offered fully online with accelerated 7-week courses. The courses include principles of systematic and explicit instruction and assessment, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Multi-Tiered Systems of Student Support (MTSS), and assistive technology. The concentration offers individuals licensed in other educational services, (e.g., - such as school psychology, or social work), and individuals with experience with agencies and programs serving students with mild to moderate disabilities, and advanced knowledge and skills about special education services. This program does not lead to certification.

Program Requirements

30 credits

All courses are 3 credit hours each.

Transfer Credit Policies

Transferring courses into the degree: Non-matriculated students may take two graduate-level courses (six credit hours) that they pass with a grade of ‘B’ or better prior to applying. Students may enroll in up to two graduate-level courses for the semester in which they apply (six graduate credit hours). A possible total of twelve graduate-level credits may be completed before matriculating in the program. Only courses taken within five years of application will be considered. Transfer credits are evaluated during the admissions process, so syllabi and course descriptions of courses for transfer credit requests should accompany the application. If an applicant has questions on whether courses will transfer into a program or not, s/he should discuss the credit transfer with the Program Faculty.

Transferring to a different concentration after matriculation: A candidate must apply to the new concentration using a Re-Application form. The application and supporting materials are sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions. The application will be reviewed by faculty for approval.