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Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction
with a Specialization in
SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Special Education is a 33-credit program designed for experienced educators seeking a Master's degree to develop and enhance their expertise in serving a diverse population of students. Students will choose their elective course based on an academic content or disability area and grade level span most appropriate for their state requirements and individual needs.

For a printable PDF of the national program sheet, which includes course descriptions, click here.

PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS
Required Core Courses 15
EEDUC 7111 Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction: Assumptions and Designs 3
EEDUC 6125 Dimensions of Learning and Teaching 3
EEDUC 6126 Classroom and School Inquiry 3
EEDUC 6128 Dimensions of Equity

3
EEDUC 6127 Action Research and Seminar 3
Successful completion of EEDUC 6126, or an equivalent research course, is a prerequisite for EEDUC 6127.
Required Specialization Courses 15
ESPED 5100 Special Needs: An Inclusive Perspective* 3
ESPED 5114 Universal Curriculum Design for Diverse Learners* 3
ESPED 6121 Classroom and Behavior Management 3
ESPED 6124 Non-Discriminatory Assessment and Educational Programming* 3
ESPED 6132 Collaboration and Consultation (formerly ESPED 7101) 3
Elective (select ONE three-credit course, in consultation with advisor)
Examples:

3
ESPED 6014 Reading and Writing for Learners with Special Needs (PreK-12)
ESPED 6013 Math and Science for Learners with Special Needs (PreK-12)
ECOMP 5007 21st Century Teaching:Supporting All Learners on Ability Spectrum (formerly Tech & Special Needs)
ESPED 5013 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders:
ESPED 6122 English Language Arts, History, and Social Science (PreK-8)
ESPED 6129 English Language Arts, History, and Social Science (5-12)
ESPED 6123 Reading and Writing Interventions for Students with Special Needs (5-12)
ESPED 6128 Math, Science, and Technology: Content and Strategies (PreK-8)
ESPED 6105 Math, Science, and Technology: Content and Strategies (5-12)
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS

33

*Courses include field-based assignments

Lesley University reserves the right to unilaterally add, withdraw, or revise any course offering in the above-mentioned program of study, including policies, provisions, requirements, and fees.

Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability in its education programs, employment, or in admissions to, access to, or treatment in its programs or activities.
updated 11/05/07 | 03:25 PM
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