Special Education Certification Track (36 units)
Initial Courses(9 unts)
SPED 637
SPED 640
Elective
|
Inclusion
for the Classroom Teacher (3)
Characteristics
of Diverse Learners (3)
Related
graduate course approved by adviser |
Core Courses (12 units)
EDUC 605
SPED 525
SPED 603
SPED 605
|
Research
and Information Technology (3)
Formal Tests
and Measurements for Students with Disabilities K-12 (3)
Informal
Tests and Measurements for Students with Disabilities K-12 (3)
Working
with Families of Students with Disabilities (3) |
Curriculum/Methods Courses (9 units)
(select three courses)
SPED 527
SPED 601
SPED 607
SPED 641
|
Curriculum/Methods
of Social, Emotional and Motor Development for Students with Disabilities
K-12 (3)-EC/EL
Curriculum/Methods of
Instruction for Secondary Transition (3) - SC
Curriculum/Methods of
Classroom Management for Students with Disabilities (3)
Curriculum/Methods of
Instruction K-12 (3) |
Internship and Exit Requirements (6 units)
Portfolio Development and Review
Passing score on Praxis II: Special Education Specialty is required
for Maryland certification, but not for graduation.
NOTE: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Family-Professional Collaboration
with your Elective units and some additional course work. Please
click here for more information.
Special Education Teacher as Leader Track (36 – 42 credits)
Initial Courses (9 units)
EDUC 605
SPED 640
SPED 635
|
Research
and Information Technology (3)
Characteristics
of Diverse Learners (3)
Legal
Foundations of Special Education (3) |
Administration Courses (12 units)
ILPD 603
ILPD 667
ILPD 716
ILPD 781
|
School Law
(3)
Curriculum
Development (3)
School Administration (3)
Seminar
in Supervision (3) |
Focus Areas
(Select one of the following focus areas.)
Focus
A: Inclusion Required Courses
SPED 6xx
SPED 6xx
SPED 646
SPED 648
|
Consultation,
Collaboration and Staff Development for the Inclusion Specialist
(3)
Implementing
Inclusive Programs (3)
Using
Technology to Differentiate Instruction (3)
Positive
Behavior Support Plans: Design and Implementation (3) |
Focus B: Technology Required Courses
ISTC 541
ISTC 605
SPED 613
SPPA 714 |
Computer
Technology and Utilization (3)
Web-Based
Instruction in Education (3)
Assistive
Technology for Students with Disabilities (3)
Augmentative/Alternative
Communication (3) |
Focus C: Transition to Adulthood Required Courses
SPED 601
SPED 652
SPED 6xx
SPED 6xx
|
Curriculum/Methods
of Instruction for Secondary Transition (3)
Career
Development for Students with Disabilities (3)
Student
Centered Planning, Self Determination and Student Outcomes (3)
Interagency
Collaboration and Adult Linkages for Students with Disabilities
(3) |
Exit Requirements
Select one
Graduate Project
SPED 880
|
Graduate Project
in Special Education Inclusion, Technology or Transition (3) |
or
Master Thesis
EDUC 761
SPED 897 |
Research
in Education (3)
Master’s
Thesis in Special Education (6) |
NOTE: To complete the Administrator I Certification, students
must have earned a master degree plus 18 units. Students
graduating from the Special Education Teacher as Leader track are
advised to apply for the CAS in Organizational Change, Adminstrator
I Track to complete the final two courses at Towson University.
