Advanced Education | Master of Science: Special Education (High Incidence Limited Residency Licensure)
Not all students have the same abilities, and some need assistance to overcome developmental challenges. The High-Incidence Special Education Master of Science program concentrates on the practical needs and challenges faced by today's educators of special needs students.
FHSU also offers an alternative pathway to traditional special education licensure. The limited residency program is a two- or three-year M.S. program for individuals who desire to become special education – high incidence teachers, but do not have a degree in education.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| SPED 801 | Legal/Professional Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 802 | Theories of Exceptionalities and Diversity | 3 |
| SPED 804 | Behavior Management in Schools/Practicum | 3 |
| SPED 805 | Assessment and Lab in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 806 | Methods and Materials for Exceptional Students | 3 |
| SPED 822 | Strategies in High Incidence SPED/Practicum | 3 |
| SPED 860 | Transition in SPED: Early Childhood to Adulthood | 3 |
| SPED 867 | Collab & Consultation in Special Education | 3 |
| AEP 803 | Educational Research | 3 |
| or SPED 803 | Special Education Research | |
| Directed Electives | ||
| Select six credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership | ||
| Curriculum and Evaluation of PK-12 Schools | ||
| Instructional Design and Assessment | ||
| Cultural Diversity | ||
| Technology in Special Education | ||
| Autism Spectrum Disorder and Leadership | ||
| Strategies for Leaders and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder | ||
| Assessment in Autism | ||
| Literacy Instruction Requirement | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Science of Language and Literacy I 1 | ||
| Teaching Reading in Special Education | ||
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Must have Seal of Literacy on License to enroll in READ 851.
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.