Special Education M.Ed.—with Concentration in Exceptional Learning Needs
Admission Requirements
- Completion of all Feinstein School of Education and Human Development admission requirements.
- An essay describing the candidate’s commitment to special education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
- An M.Ed. in Special Education in Exceptional Learning Needs requires Rhode Island certification in Special Education.
- A concentration in Special Education Administration requires certification in Building Level Administration or concurrent enrollment
- An interview may be required.
Course Requirements
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 503 | Positive Behavior Interventions: Students with Disabilities | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
| SPED 505 | Oral and Written Language: Classroom Intervention | 3 | Spring (as needed). |
| SPED 518 | Reading Instruction for Students with Disabilities | 3 | Spring. |
| 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, B, or C below
A. Autism Education
| SPED 561 | Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
| SPED 563 | Curriculum and Methodology: Students with Autism | 3 | Spring (as needed). |
| SPED 564 | Building Social and Communication Skills | 3 | Spring (as needed). |
B. Special Education Administration*
(*This concentration is awaiting RIDE program approval. Anticipated start date is Fall 2016. Please check with the Program Coordinator, Marie Lynch for the latest updates.)
| SPED 606 | Leading Special Education I: Administration | 3 | As needed |
| SPED 607 | Leading Special Education II: Legal and Financial Aspects | 3 | As needed. |
| SPED 608 | Leading Special Education III: Program Development and Organization | 4 | As needed. |
| SPED 609 | Leading Special Education IV: Program Evaluation | 4 | As needed. |
C. Specialized Study in Special Education
| | THREE COURSES from concentration B above | 8-9 | |
Comprehensive Assessment
| CA | Comprehensive Assessment | 0 | |
Total Credit Hours: 31-36