Traditional Master’s Program Track in Teaching Students with Disabilities

The traditional M.Ed. in Teaching Students with Disabilities requires a minimum of 33 credits of graduate-level coursework, including 6 core courses (18 credits) and 5 concentration courses (15 credits).

Core Courses (18 credits)

• EDUC 623: Applied Human Development in the Schools
• EDUC 680: Educational Evaluation: Exceptional Children and Youth
• EDUC 681: Techniques for Behavior Change and Positive Behavior Support
• EDUC 682: Current Issues in Special Education
• EDUC 745: Collaborative Teaming in Special Education
• and one methods course aligned with program concentration:
  • K-12
    • EDUC 754: Special Education Instruction and Curriculum: Elementary or
    • EDUC 674: Special Education Instruction and Curriculum: Secondary or
  • Autism & Sever Disabilities
    • EDUC 625: Special Education Instruction and Curriculum: Autism/Severe

Concentration Courses (15 credits)

Students choose a concentration in one of the following areas: K-12 or Autism/Severe Disabilities. Students take 15 credits in their concentration, selected in consultation with their adviser. Standard approved electives include:

K-12

• EDUC 653: Assistive Technology: High Incidence Disabilities
• EDUC 673: School-to-Adult Life Transitions & Disability
• EDUC 679: Special Education Instruction & Curriculum: Advanced
• EDUC 757: Diagnosis & Instruction In Literacy
• And one of the following:
  • EDUC 624: Introduction to Autism and Severe Disabilities
  • EDUC 658: Discipline and Classroom Management
  • Or another intermediate methods course:
    • EDUC 754: Special Education Instruction and Curriculum: Elementary
    • EDUC 674: Special Education Instruction & Curriculum: Secondary
    • EDUC 625: Special Education Instruction/Curriculum: Autism/Severe

Autism/Severe Disabilities

• EDUC 624: Introduction to Autism and Severe Disabilities
• EDUC 626: Functional Communication for Individuals with Autism and Severe Disabilities
• EDUC 655: Assistive Technology: Autism/Severe Disabilities
• EDUC 669: Engagement in the General Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities
• And one of the following:
  • EDUC 673: School-to-Adult Life Transitions & Disability
  • EDUC 679: Special Education Instruction & Curriculum: Advanced

Students pursuing an additional teaching DE certification as part of the master’s program should consult with their advisor regarding courses required by the state.

Graduate Assistantships are not typically available to M.Ed. students.

Delaware teachers and residents are eligible for the Delaware Educator Scholarship.

Application Information

Please see this page for information on applying to the M.Ed. in Teaching Students with Disabilities program.