Curriculum

Total program: 36 semester hours

Core Courses: 9 semester hours

Code	Course Title	Units
SPED 501	Assessment: Advanced Professional Awareness	3
ASCD 504	Methods of Research	3
SPED 504	Current Issues and Policies in SPED	3

Area of Concentration: 12 semester hours

Code	Course Title	Units
SPED 502	Neurobiology and Learning	3
SPED 505	Advanced Positive Behavior Support: Theory and Practice	3
SPED 507	Advanced Curriculum and Assessment	3
SPED 508	Life Cycle and Transition	3

Specializations: 12 semester hours

Specializations are available in Neurodiversity, Autism, Early Childhood Special Education Authorization, Teaching in Higher Education, At Risk and Incarcerated Youth, Co-Teaching and Cooperative Learning, Special Education Leadership and Advanced Professional Roles in Special Education, and other areas of interest.

Culminating Activity: 3 semester hours

Code	Course Title	Units
SPED 596 S	Graduate Seminar	3