Master of Arts in Teaching
Special Education General Curriculum with Reading Endorsement

Area 1: Foundations Required Hrs: (9 hours) 
EDCI 6225 American Education (2)
EDCI 6226 Instructional Applications (2)
EDCI 6227 Human Development, Motivation, and Learning (2)
EDCI 6228 Special Education (3)

Area 2: Teaching Field Studies Required Hrs: (33 hours)
SPED 6785 Acquisition and Analysis of Special Education Information (3)
SPED 6786 Special Educator as User and Disseminator of Information (3)
SPED 6189 Nature & Characteristics of Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities (3)
SPED 6295 Specific Strategies for Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
SPED 6265 Advanced Assessment of Exceptional Children/Youth (3)
SPED 6269 Assistive Technology for Exceptional Learners (2)
SPED 6125 Managing Students with Behavior Problems (3)
SPED 6796 Trends and Issues in Special Education (3)

Reading Concentration:
EDRG 6148 Psychology of Reading (3)
EDRG 6245 Assessment and Classroom Instruction (or Equivalent Reading Course) (3)
EDRG 6756 Classroom Literacy Seminar (1)

EDRG 6116 Integrating Literacy Strategies in the Middle Grades or Secondary (3)
OR
EDRG 6118 Methods and Materials for Teaching Reading in Early Childhood (3)

Area 3: Graduate Core Required Hrs: (3 hours)
EDUF 6116 Research Methods (3)

Area 4: The Practice of Education Required Hrs: (14-18 hours)
EDUF 6125 Classroom Management (2)
EDUT 6105 Technology Infusion (3)

EDCI 6698 Teaching Internship (2 semesters - 6 hrs.)
OR
EDCI 6485 Student Teaching (one semester - 10 hrs.)

SPED 6419 Practicum in Mild and Moderate Disabilities (3)

Other Requirements: EDUF 6000 Exit Exam

Total Hours Required: 59-63