Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

HoursSPE 500 Teaching Secondary Students 3w/DisabilitiesSPE 501 Introduction to the Study of 3Exceptional ChildrenSPE 516 Collaborative Consultation 3SPE 518 Application of Child3DevelopmentSPE 520 Learning Strategies for3AdolescentsSPE 525 Transitioning Students w/3DisabilitiesSPE 530 Behavior Management 3SPE 595 Internship in ECSE 6FED 501 Foundations of Education or 3FED 521 Multicultural EducationFED 503 Introduction to Educational 3ResearchFED 504 Evaluation of3Teaching/LearningFED 529 Computer-Based3Instructional TechnologySED 515 Reading in the Content Area 3SED 530 Secondary School3CurriculumTake 6 Hours from the list belowSED 521 English in the SecondarySchools orSED 523 Social Science in theSecondary Schools orSED 524 Science in the SecondarySchoolsTotal 51MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIALEDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD)ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSRequirements are the same as those given on page 92for the general admissions requirements for theM.ED program in Special Education.Program Requirements with the Non-ThesisOptionRequired Program Sem.HoursSPE 515 Language Development 3SPE 518 Application 3SPE 541 Teaching ECSE 3333w/DisabilitiesSPE 545 Intro to Early Childhood3Special EducationSPE 546 Parent Family Assessment 3SPE 548 Assessment and Evaluation 3in ECSESPE 549 Adaptive Techniques in3Methods in ECSESPE 550 Learning Strategies for3Young ChildrenSPE 595 Internship in ECSE 6FED 501 Foundations of Education 3orFED 521 Multicultural EducationFED 503 Introduction to Educational 3ResearchFED 504 Evaluation of Teaching/3LearningFED 529 Computer-Based3Instructional Tech.Total 42EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE INSPECIAL EDUCATION (CLASS AACERTIFICATION COLLABORATIVETEACHER K-6ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSApplicants to the Educational Specialist Degree mustbe admitted to the School of Graduate Studies and toTeacher Education. Admission to Teacher Educationrequires the Applicant to (1) present evidence ofhaving completed a Master’s degree with Class ACertification in the same teaching field(s) in whichthe Ed.S. Degree is sought (*except SpecialEducation), (2) present transcript(s) showing aMaster’s degree grade point average of 3.00 or better(4.00 system).Program Requirements with the Thesis OptionRequired ProgramSem.HoursSPE 609 Seminar in Special Education 3SPE 641 Evaluation Meth/Ma for3Special EducationCandidates holding a class ”B” teaching certificate in a fieldother than special education may enter the traditional M.Ed.program but are required to take.SPE 403 IEP Writing 3SPE 501 501 Introduction to the Study of 3Exceptional children96