Canyon College now offers an online Master of Education Degree in
Special Education. Enroll and start your online
special education master degree program today!
The online Master of Education Degree in Special Education
program offered through the Canyon College School of Education is an external degree program
requiring guided independent study. The Master of Education in Special Education degree program is offered online, through your Internet connection. Use your PC to earn your next degree. Enroll today to start your online Master of Education in Special Education degree program!
Special Education
Please click the course number below to view the syllabus.
Program Core: (The following courses are required, 27 credits.)
ED501 - The Inclusion and Mainstreaming of Exceptional Students (3 hrs)
ED503 - Differentiating Instruction (3 hrs)
ED512 - Utilizing Student Assessment Data to Drive Instruction (3 hrs)
ED514 - Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Theory and Practice (3 hrs)
ED521 - Innovative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies for Children with Mental Retardation
(3 hrs)
ED536 - Educating the Exceptional Student of the 21st Century (3 hrs)
ED537 - Special Education Law and Regulations (3 hrs)
ED541 - Creating an Effective Inclusive Classroom (3 hrs)
ED549 - Foundations of Special Education (3 hrs)
Behavioral Management and Consultation Core: (Required courses, 6 credits.)
ED577 - Behavioral Strategies and Classroom Management Techniques (3 hrs)
ED578 - Effective Methods of Behavioral Management - Consultation and the Home/School
Relationship (3 hrs)
Research Methodology: (Choose 2 from the following courses, 6 credits.)
ED524 - Qualitative Research Methodology I (3 hrs)
ED532 - Quantitative Research Methodology (3 hrs)
ED555 - Elements of Univariate Educational Statistics (3 hrs)
ED556 - Elements of Multivariate Educational Statistics (3 hrs)
ED561 - Measurement and Assessment Theory I (3 hrs)
Requirements:
- The Special Education program requires completion of 39 credit hours
- A 2.5 grade point average must be maintained
- Applicants must possess a Bachelors degree
- Program Core courses: 27 credit hours - Listed courses, or approved equivalent courses
- Behavioral Management and Consultation Core: 6 credit hours - Listed courses, or approved equivalent courses
- Research Methodology: 6 credit hours - Listed courses, or approved equivalent courses
- Transferable credits (accredited) - courses with 2.5 or above
- Life Credits (APPLE Form - Assessment Portfolio of Previous Life Experience)
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