Miami University Sample Plan of Study

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

This sample plan of study is required for students who do not currently hold a teaching license in another discipline (e.g. mathematics, social studies, etc.) and who wish to pursue an initial teaching license in Special Education.

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Program Sequence

The course sequence is tentatively schedule to begin the Special Education program beginning in Fall, 2017. Courses are offered once during the program duration, thus adherence to the plan of study is essential as Bermuda-based courses may not be available at a later time.

Orientation Program

All new students will complete an online orientation program during the first two courses of the program. This orientation will provide students opportunities to learn about the program and develop the skills needed to succeed in an academic program comprised largely of online coursework.

Tentative Program Schedule

The table below includes a tentative schedule. This is subject to change in order to address changes in requirements, program needs, and/or other planning changes.

  2017-18   2018-2019
Fall
Sep – Dec
EDP 656: Education of Individuals with Exceptionalities
EDP 650A: Trends/Issues in Measurement
Fall
Sep – Dec
EDP 667: Behavioral Statistics
EDP 651: Educational Research
Winter
Jan – Feb
EDP 586: Methods I: Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
EDP 650B: Technology in Special Education
Winter
Jan – Feb
 
Spring
Mar– May
EDP 572: Literacy Seminar: Practicum
EDP 596: Behavioral Interventions
Spring
Mar– May
EDP 601: Advanced Educational Psychology
EDP 652: Research Practicum
Summer
May – Jul
EDP 591: Methods II: Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
EDP 578: Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education
Summer
May – Jul
Literacy Course 1 (TBA)*
Literacy Course 2 (TBA)*
    Fall
Sep - Dec
Student Teaching (15 weeks)**


* Two courses in Reading/Literacy can be waived for students with approved prior coursework in this subject. Candidates may request an evaluation of prior coursework to determine if a waiver of one or both of these courses can be granted. These courses will be offered at Bermuda College, thus the tuition rate for these 2 courses will be the prevailing tuition rate at Bermuda College at the time of enrolment.

** Student teaching requirement is waived for any student who has previously completed a student teaching placement for a teaching license in another discipline. The requirement is waived only after a review of transcripts is completed upon admission to the program.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Courses are 3-credit hours, except Student Teaching (12 hours)