M.Ed. Special Education (32 Units)
This M.Ed. concentration provides candidates with in-depth knowledge of research and advanced coursework in Special Education. The topics included within the coursework of this concentration will be grounded in recent research findings and include implications to the varied settings within the Special Education field. Candidates will advance their knowledge of how to address the needs of students with specialized disorders that are beyond the scope of typical credential programs. The faculty will challenge students to reflect on their leadership roles and how they might influence innovation and reform to increase their educational effectiveness for students with special needs. Participation in the program may provide candidates with the opportunity to add a second Education Specialist credential to their resume.
Program Highlights:
- Choose your own schedule
- Tailor your coursework to meet your goals
- Take relevant, rigorous, and research-based coursework
- Become a leader at your school site/place of work
- Be challenged to think differently
- Develop innovative curriculum for early learners
- Affordable and interest free payment plans
- Ability to take the coursework 100% online (synchronous)
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Coursework
The master's degree program at Teachers College of San Joaquin includes a set of core courses that are required within all M.Ed. concentrations. These courses are designed to prepare students to explore innovative teaching and leadership practices; engage with reform models of schools; use Design Thinking to create curriculum; and, gain knowledge in research methods in order to design and implement individualized teacher action research. Students become masters in their research area and are informed agents to lead change within their school communities.
Applicants who have a valid Education Specialist Credential may be eligible to transfer 8-12 units into this M.Ed. concentration (dependent on transcript analysis).
Course Format Options:
- 100% online (synchronous)
- 100% in-person
- Combination of online & in-person
Core Courses (14 Units)
- CURR301 Foundations (1 unit)
- CURR302 Big Picture: Preparing Students for College, Career, and Community (3 units)
- CURR303 Innovative Curriculum Development and Assessment (3 units)
- CURR304 Applied Research Methodology (5 units)
- CURR305 Writing a Literature Review (2 units)
M.Ed. Special Education Concentration (18 units)
- SPED310 Advanced Topics in Special Education (2)
- SPED312 Specialized Disorders of Students with Special Needs (3)
- SPED385 Masters Project in Special Education (4)
- Curriculum Electives (9)
*This course may enable the candidate to qualify for an additional Education Specialist credential. This option is dependent on transcript analysis.
Course Descriptions:
Schedule
View 2022–2024 M.Ed. Course OfferingsAverage Program Length
It is possible to complete in four semesters, however data indicates that students an average complete their program in 4.87 semesters.
Eligibility Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Deadlines:
No application deadlines. Open enrollment.
If you meet all program eligibility requirements, complete the online application when the time is right for you!
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