MEd Special Education LBSI

This degree leads to a Special Education (LBSI) endorsement as well as a Master's degree in Education. Students will complete the endorsement coursework in year one and the degree completion coursework in year two.

Foundational Courses

EDUC 615Introduction to Research

3

EDUC 605Philosophical Foundations of Education

3

EDUC 617History of Schooling

3

Required Endorsement Courses

SPED 540Foun SPED: Overview Exceptional Children

3

SPED 552Methods of Social and Emotional Learning

3

EDRD 502Literacy Methods and Beginning Reading: Primary

3

SPED 550Diagnostic Assessment of Students with Disabilities

3

SPED 557Math Mthds: Students w/ Disabilities

3

Thesis Coursework OR Capstone Project

Students can choose between the Masters Thesis track or Capstone Project: School Improvement Plan 

EDUC 625Master's Thesis Project Proposal Seminar

3

EDUC 626Master's Thesis Project

6

OR

EDUC 691Independent Study: Education

1-6

3 credit hours in elective course work

3