Application Requirements and Program Structure

Master of Science in Special Education Generalist Option

Application Information/Requirements

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
- Applicants with a lower GPA may be provisionally admitted but are required to take the GRE within the first semester. Scores of 145 verbal, 145 quantitative, and 3.5 writing are expected. Applicants that already have a Master's degree from an accredited institution are not required to meet the GRE requirement.
Graduate GPA (if applicable) of at least 3.0
Current resume or CV
Statement of purpose describing the applicant's professional goals and the purpose of pursuing the degree program. One page maximum in a narrative format, not bulleted
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation. Recommendations from those who have a personal relationship with the applicant (such as family members, friends, doctors, or clergy) are not accepted.
Criminal background report submitted to the College of Education Licensure Officer (Fingerprinting Requirements)

Yes

2-3 years

The program structure listed below is an example of the courses you would likely take in this program.

Courses	Credits
Professional Core	6
EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation OR SPED 502 Research in Special Programs	3
EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning	3

Professional Preparation	27
RD 517 Aspects of Reading Difficulties	3
SPED 405 Assessment of Students with Disabilities	3
SPED 504 Multi-tiered Systems of Support	3
SPED 510 Legal and Current Issues in Special Education	3
SPED 530 Curricular Adaptations for Special Populations	3
SPED 550 Best Practices in Teaching Students with Emotional Disturbances	3
SPED 560 Best Practices in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities	3
SPED 570 Best Practices in Teaching Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	3
SPED 600 Facilitating Positive Behaviors in the Classroom Environment	3

Professional Practice	6
SPED 584 Student Teaching	6
Total minimum required credits for Generalist Option	39