Current Projects

New process for Master core classes

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Beginning with Summer 2012 admissions, students completing a Master’s degree will select a specialization area for the Master’s Core and capstone project. The 9-credit sequence will begin with SPED 596 – Research in [Specialization Area]; followed by SPED 597 – Issues and Practices in [Specialization Area]; concluding with SPED 506 – Culminating Project in [Specialization Area]. This sequence will normally begin after licensure requirements have been completed.

Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to: Autism, bilingual education, literacy, PBIS, RTI, and significant disabilities.

Notes:

• Program for Vision Impairments: Enrolled students will take the core classes concurrently with licensure classes and will include: SPED 596 – Applied Behavioral Research, SPED 597 – Issues and Practices in Visual Impairments, culminating in a master’s comprehensive exam.
• Program for Early Intervention/Early Childhood. Enrolled students will take the core classes concurrently with licensure classes and will include: SPED 596 – Applied Behavioral Research, SPED 597 – Issues and Practices in Early Intervention/ Early Childhood, concluding with SPED 506 – Culminating Project in Early Intervention/Early Childhood.

Students admitted prior to Summer 2012 will have the option of completing the master core classes in effect at the time of admission: SPED 590 – Applied Behavioral Research, SPED 591 – Issues in Special Education, and 6 credits of SPED 506 - Special Project or complete the new sequence.

All students will continue to have the option of completing a master’s thesis. Contact your advisor for more information on this option.

Master's project sign-up form

Current projects winter 2012:

Case Studies in Bilingual Special Education