Overview
The Master of Arts degree in Special Education General Curriculum prepares candidates for advanced study in the teaching of P-12 students with disabilities whose individual education program indicates instruction using the general education curriculum and participation in general statewide assessment.
Program Objectives
- Prepare candidates to teach P-12 students with disabilities.
- Introduce candidates to theoretical models of social and behavioral characteristics and causes of disabilities that impact student learning.
- Identify regulatory laws, practices and ethical standards pertinent to working with individuals with disabilities.
- Train candidates to create and utilize research-based teaching strategies and interventions in the development of lesson plans and delivery of instruction
- Prepare candidates to critically analyze, synthesize, and discuss, the latest research regarding teachers and their interactions with students with disabilities and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Arts Degree in Special Education General Curriculum must meet the General Admissions Requirements of the University as published in this Catalog with a GPA of 3.0 to begin any certification program.
