Special Education M.Ed.—with Concentration in Special Education Certification
Admission Requirements
- Completion of all Feinstein School of Education and Human Development admission requirements.
- Completion of SPED 300 (or its equivalent determined by special education advisor).
- An essay describing the candidate’s commitment to special education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
- An M.Ed. in Special Education certification requires Rhode Island certification in Elementary or Secondary Education or concurrent enrollment
- 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
| | ONE COURSE in multicultural perspectives, chosen with advisor’s consent | 3 | |
Professional Education Component
| SPED 458 | Mathematics/Science for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 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 505 | Oral and Written Language: Classroom Intervention | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
| SPED 534 | Involvement of Parents and Families Who Have Children with Disabilities | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
| SPED 648 | Interpreting and Developing Research in Special Education | 3 | Fall. |
CHOOSE A or B below
A. Elementary Level Mild/Moderate
| SPED 412 | Reading/Writing for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 4 | Fall, Spring. |
| SPED 662 | Internship in the Elementary School | 6 | Fall, Spring. |
B. Middle/Secondary Level Mild/Moderate
| SPED 424 | Assessment/Instruction: Adolescents with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 4 | Spring. |
| SPED 427 | Career/Transition Planning: Adolescents with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 | Spring. |
| SPED 664 | Internship at the Middle Grades or Secondary Level | 6 | Fall, Spring. |
Comprehensive Assessment
| CA | Comprehensive Assessment | 0 | |
Total Credit Hours: 32-35