MASTER OF SCIENCE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVANCED STUDIES
PLAN OF STUDY
Name: _______________________________________ Address: _________________________________
Student ID #: _________________________________ _________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________ _________________________________
Phone #: _____________________________________ Advisor: _________________________________
Catalog Year ___________________ I have read the graduate catalog
COURSES______________________________________________________Credits______Grade_______Term_______
I. Professional Core (6 Credits)
EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation OR 3 ______ ______
SPED 502 Research in Special Programs 3 ______ ______
EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning 3 ______ ______
II. Professional Specialization (18 credits)
SPED 510 Professional and Legal Issues in Special Education 3 ______ ______
SPED 530 Curricular Adaptations for Special Programs 3 ______ ______
SPED 551 Assessment and Program Planning for Special Populations 3 ______ ______
SPED 574 Data-Based Instruction 3 ______ ______
SPED 600 Facilitating Positive Behavior 3 ______ ______
SPED 650 Current Practices for Students with Disabilities 3 ______ ______
III. Professional Practice (9 credits)
SPED 590 Internship Special Education 3 ______ ______
And choose two of the following courses:
SPED 503 Assistive Technology * 3 ______ ______
SPED 504 Collaborative Supports in Educational Settings* 3 ______ ______
SPED 520 Applied Behavior Analysis* 3 ______ ______
SPED 580 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characterizations and Interventions* 3 ______ ______
OR
SPED 599 Thesis 6 ______ ______
And choose one of the above*
________ _______________________________________________________ 3 ______ ______
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Total Minimum Semester Credits 33
Advisor:____________________________________________________________ Date:______________________
Student:____________________________________________________________ Date:______________________
Chair:______________________________________________________________ Date:______________________
Dean:______________________________________________________________ Date:______________________
APPROVED: Director of Graduate Studies:_____________________________________________ Date:
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MASTERS DEGREE COMPLETION DATE:_________________________________ SIX YEAR EXPIRATION:______________
