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Lee University Catalog 2017-2018

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Lee University Catalog 2017-2018 [Archived Catalog]

Master of Education, Special Education Emphasis (SPEDU.MED)

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Core

EDUC 501 - Research Methods in Education Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 502 - Philosophy and Worldview in Education Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 565 - Introduction to School Law Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 595 - Thesis Seminar Credit Hours: 3
or
EDUC 570 - Current Issues and Strategies in Education Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal Core Requirements - Total Hours: 12

Emphasis Requirements

SPED 532 - Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 2
SPED 581 - Assessing and Guiding Reading Instruction Credit Hours: 3
SPED 582 - Collaborative Services for Special Education Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 562 - Inclusion and Diversity in the Classroom Credit Hours: 3

Choose two of the following emphases:

Inclusion

SPED 520 - Nature and Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
SPED 550 - Interventions and Instructional Methods for Teaching in the Inclusive Setting Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal Inclusion Emphasis - Total Hours: 6

Severe

SPED 521 - Nature and Characteristics of Severe Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
SPED 551 - Instructional Methods for Students with Comprehensive Disabilities Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal Severe Emphasis - Total Hours: 6

Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

SPED 522 - Nature and Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Credit Hours: 3
SPED 552 - Instructional Methods for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Emphasis - Total Hours: 6

Early Childhood

EDUC 554 - Early Childhood Methods: Numeracy and Literacy Credit Hours: 2
SPED 523 - Young Children (0-8) with Developmental Disabilities Credit Hours: 2
SPED 553 - Intervention Strategies and Methods For Children (0-8) with Developmental Disabilities Credit Hours: 2

Subtotal Early Childhood Emphasis - Total Hours: 6

Subtotal Emphasis Requirements - Total Hours: 23

Total Hours in Program - Total Hours: 35

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