Special Education M.Ed.—with Concentration in Elementary or Secondary Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Initial certification program results in licensure as a special education teacher of students with mild to moderate disabilities at either the elementary or secondary levels.

Admission Requirements

1. A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
3. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in all undergraduate course work.
4. Three Candidate Reference Forms accompanied by three letters of recommendation.
5. A Performance-Based Evaluation.
6. Completion of SPED 300 (or its equivalent determined by special education advisor).
7. An essay describing the candidate’s commitment to special education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
8. An M.Ed. in Elementary or Secondary Mild/Moderate Disabilities requires Rhode Island certification in Elementary or Secondary Education or concurrent enrollment
9. An interview may be required.

Course Requirements

Program Pre-Requisites

SPED 300 (or its equivalent) and certification in Elementary or Secondary Education are required for Rhode Island Department of Education special education certification.

Program Elective

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
	ONE COURSE in multicultural perspectives, chosen with advisor’s consent	3

Professional Education Component

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
SPED 458	STEM for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention	4	Fall, Spring.
SPED 501	Assessment of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities	3	Fall (as needed).
SPED 503	Positive Behavior Interventions: Students with Disabilities	3	Fall (as needed).
SPED 534	Involvement of Parents and Families Who Have Children with Disabilities	3	Fall, Spring.
SPED 551	Introduction to Multicultural Special Education	3	Summer (annually).
SPED 648	Interpreting and Developing Research in Special Education	3	Fall.

CHOOSE A or B below

A. Elementary Level Mild/Moderate

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
SPED 518	Literacy Instruction: Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities	4	Spring.
SPED 662	Internship in the Elementary School	6	Fall, Spring.

B. Middle/Secondary Level Mild/Moderate

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
SPED 427	Career/Transition Planning: Adolescents with Mild/Moderate Disabilities	3	Spring.
SPED 524	Literacy Instruction: Adolescents with Mild/Moderate Disabilities	4	Spring.
SPED 664	Internship at the Middle Grades or Secondary Level	6	Fall, Spring.

Comprehensive Assessment

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
CA	Comprehensive Assessment	0

 

Total Credit Hours: 32-35