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 – low incidence teachers, but do not have a degree in education.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
SPED 801	Legal/Professional Issues in Special Education	3
SPED 802	Theories of Exceptionalities and Diversity	3
SPED 803	Special Education Research	3
or AEP 803	Educational Research
SPED 804	Behavior Management in Schools/Practicum	3
SPED 808	Assessment in Low Incidence Special Education Special Education	3
SPED 823	Autism Spectrum Disorder and Leadership	3
SPED 824	Strategies for Leaders and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder	3
SPED 839	Practicum in Special Education II	3
SPED 842	Educational Strategies in Low Incidence	3
SPED 860	Transition in SPED: Early Childhood to Adulthood	3
SPED 867	Collab & Consultation in Special Education	3
Directed Electives		3
Select three credit hours from the following:
AEP 800	Innovative Technology Integration
AEP 855	Educational Leadership
AEP 859	Curriculum and Evaluation of PK-12 Schools
AEP 866	Fostering Engagement in Today's Learners
AEP 867	Instructional Design and Assessment
AEP 880	Cultural Diversity
SPED 810	Technology in Special Education
SPED 825	Assessment in Autism
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
Total Hours		36

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.