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Apr 18, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Special Education, M.Ed.
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I. Contact Information
Mary Ann Demchak, Associate Dean/Professor, College of Education
(775) 682-7852
mad@unr.edu II. Brief Introduction
The M.Ed. in Special Education has five emphases that students may take depending upon the disability licensure area in which the student is interested. The five areas of emphasis available are:
- Generalist Emphasis
- Intellectual Disabilities: Moderate to Intense
- Advanced Studies in Learning and Behavior Disorders
- Autism and Related Disorders
- Early Childhood Special Education
III. Program Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes
Mission Statement
The mission of the Special Education Program is to prepare master teachers and service providers who have a strong fund of knowledge, who engage in reflective practices, who love learning, and who value democracy and multiculturalism. All teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accrediation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Outcomes at the master’s level are based on standards developed by the department and reflect those of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will acquire the skills and knowledge to be master teachers in their discipline. IV. Admission Requirements
For students who are not licensed Nevada teachers, licensure courses may be taken as part of a master’s degree. Contact the department for more information.
In addition to admission requirements specified by the department, applicants must be qualified in the professional judgment of the College of Education faculty.
V. Program Requirements
Specific curriculum requirements are adapted to the professional needs of the student. Students should not enroll in any graduate-level course without first securing the approval of the department that such a course is acceptable toward a selected major. A. Thesis Option (39 units)
Required Courses (9 units)
Intellectual Disabilities Emphasis
Learning and Behavior Emphasis
Autism and Related Disorders
Early Childhood Special Education
B. Non-Thesis Option (34 units)
Required Course (3 units)
Intellectual Disabilities Emphasis: Moderate to Intense Needs
Advanced Studies in Learning and Behavior Disorders
Autism and Related Disorders
Early Childhood Special Education
Comprehensive Examination (1 unit)
VI. Program Total Units (34 - 39 units)
- In order to earn the Master of Education degree in Special Education, students must complete 34-39 units.
- Students must choose between a thesis option and a non-thesis option. All students not writing a thesis, are required to take 1 unit of comprehensive examination or professional project.
- All degree candidates are required to complete a research course.
- A maximum of six graduate units of S/U grades may be applied toward a master’s degree requiring at least 32 semester units.
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