Special Education Licensure, M.Ed.

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(74 credits; credits may vary based on transfer courses)

Program Description and Learning Outcomes

*Please note all clinical experiences must be completed in New Hampshire.

M.Ed. Core Requirements

(22 credits)

ED 6400 - School Reform, School Leadership, and Curriculum Changes Credits: 4 (must be taken within the first two terms)
ED 5200 - Introduction to Research Methods Credits: 4
ED 5650 - School and Society Credits: 3
ED 5820 - Progressive Trends in Education Credits: 3
ED 6530 - Action Research I: Planning Credits: 4
ED 6540 - Action Research II: Implementation Credits: 4

Teacher Education Core

Students seeking the M.Ed. degree with teacher licensure may use ED 6400 in both the M.Ed. Core and Teacher Education Core.

ED 5030 - Meeting the Needs of all Learners Credits: 3
ED 5131 - Integrating Brain Science into Teaching and Learning Credits: 4
4 credits in ED 5920 - Fieldwork Practicum Credits: 1
ED 6116 - Competencies, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Credits: 4
ED 6400 - School Reform, School Leadership, and Curriculum Changes Credits: 4
ED 7100 - Methods of Teaching and Learning Credits: 4
12 credits in ED 7195 - Culminating Clinical Experience Credits: 6

Special Education Licensure Content Area

ED 5015, 5125, 5251, and 6000 must each be taken with ED 5920 for a minimum of one credit each.

ED 5015 - Teaching Math Credits: 3
ED 5125 - Teaching Science Credits: 3
ED 5251 - Teaching Social Studies Across the K-12 Curriculum Credits: 3
ED 6000 - Literacy and Language Arts Credits: 3
ED 5500 - Understanding the Needs of Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
ED 6515 - Curriculum Design and Implementation in Special Education Credits: 3
ED 6520 - Assessment for Unique Learners Credits: 3

General Education Core

Courses may be completed through prior coursework and will be determined through a transcript review. Missing requirements must be taken in order for the student to be recommended for licensure.

Lifespan Development
Mathematics
Lab Science
Composition
Civic Engagement
Creative Expression/Art
Humanities
Digital Media/Technology