Masters in Special Education

A Master of Education degree in special education prepares teaching professionals to have an in-depth knowledge of interventions, strategies, curriculum and research to support students with mild to moderate disabilities in a variety of inclusive settings. These courses (32 semester hours if a student has 12 hours of reading completed) are designed for already licensed teachers, or those eligible for licensure, who wish to add their mild to moderate intervention specialist license (K-12) and earn a Masters in Special Education. Students have the option of the license only or also earning the master's degree. All courses in this two-year program are available completely online and run every 6-7 weeks. 50 total hours of field work are required and are spaced throughout the courses using your current students, or placements you select. Requirements

• A completed application

• Official transcripts from all institutions attended

• A degree in education from an accredited institution

• Prior to the program, candidates must have passed a pedagogy exam (Praxis or OAE). 

• Prior to, or concurrently, candidates must have 12 semester hours of reading (including a course in Phonics). The reading courses are also offered online at LEC (EMR 501-505).

• Lastly, before Lake Erie College can sign off on a new license, candidates must pass the OAE Foundations of Reading #190 AND the OAE Special Education Content #043 exams (these are typically taken after coursework is completed)

Core MED Courses 11 Semester Hours EDM 500 Research for the Professional Educator (3 credits) EDM 501 Contemporary Issues in American Education (3 credits) EDM 517 Models of Effective Teaching and Planning (3 Credits) EDM 565 Educational Research Seminar (3 credits) Special Education Concentration Courses 21 Semester Hours EMS 550: Mild to Moderate Intervention (3 credits) EMS 551: Evidenced Based Strategies (3 credits) EMS 552: Assessment and Data Based Interventions (3 credits) EMS 553: Curriculum Planning and Strategies for MM Disabilities (3 credits) EMS 554: Positive Behavior Supports (3 credits) EMS 555: Collaboration with Families and Professionals (3 credits) Elective from any other Graduate Level Course from the Literacy Program (3 credits)