The M.Ed. in Special Education, 5-12 (Inclusive Education M.Ed. with a specialization in Special Education, 5-12) is a 30-to-36-credit degree program that prepares teachers to be leaders and critical thinkers. Schools today are complex and diverse communities - reflecting a landscape rich with individual differences. Teachers in our program are prepared using a unique combination of theoretical and practical experiences. This approach ensures their ability to create and lead equitable spaces where difference is valued while at the same time preparing them for the realities and challenges of the classroom and the profession.
In this program, students will:
- Develop pedagogical skills to teach diverse adolescent learners
- Design and implement equitable curricula across content areas in middle and high school settings
- Explore universal design, intersectionality and inclusivity
- Learn to foster care, connection and community with colleagues and adolescent learners and their families
All students take five core inclusive education courses as well as the coursework for their licensure. For the Special Education, 5-12 licensure, courses prepare educators to create and lead an inclusive classroom environment for diverse student populations in grades 5-12. This program includes a mix of in-person and online courses.
Program Prerequisite: A child development course or equivalent completed with a grade of B or better.
