Department of Elementary, Early and Special Education. Graduate Program Handbook

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1 Department of Elementary, Early and Special Education Graduate Program Handbook Master of Arts in Elementary Education Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Fall 2012

2 2 Table of Contents 1. Getting Started 3 Admission Criteria 3 Application to the Graduate School 3 Choosing an Area of Study: Programs and Teaching Certificates 5 2. Elementary, Early, and Special Education Graduate Programs and Course Requirements Overview of Graduate Programs and Certifications 6 Master of Arts in Elem. Education: Reading Emphasis 6 Special Reading Certificate 7 Master of Arts in Elem. Education: Math/Science Emphasis 9 Master of Arts in Elem. Education: Early Childhood Emphasis 11 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child: Mild/Moderate Emphasis 13 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child: Autism Emphasis 15 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child: Early Child Spec Ed Emphasis 17 Early Childhood Special Education Certificate 18 Professional Development Course Electives 20 Graduate Programs Course Rotation Schedule Capstone Research Projects 23 Graduate Papers / Written Comprehensive Exams 23 Graduate Paper Guidelines 24 Thesis Research Project / Oral Comprehensive Exam 27 Thesis Committee 28 Quantitative Research Thesis Format 29 Qualitative Research Thesis Format 31 Action Research Thesis Format 33 Human Subjects Approval 35 Completing the Thesis Research 36 Thesis Defense / Master s Oral Examination 36 Master s Oral Examination (Thesis Defense) Guidelines Finishing the Master s Degree 39 Graduate School Requirements and Deadlines Appendix 40 Graduate Program Checklist 40 Suggestions for Writing a Literature Review 43 Professional Development Graduate Credit Topics 45 Partnership School Districts 47 Helpful Resources 48 Graduate Paper Rubric 49 Written Comprehensive Exam Rubric 54 Fall 2012

3 3 Section 1: Getting Started Admissions Criteria Master of Arts in Elementary Education or Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Regular Admission To be admitted to the Education programs in the Graduate School, you must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of no less than 2.75, a teaching certificate or a qualifying score on the Praxis II exam. If you do not have a teaching certificate or qualifying Praxis II exam score, you must take and be in the 50 th percentile of the verbal and analytic components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Millers Analogy Test (MAT). (Note: these graduate degrees do NOT lead to initial teaching certification.) Probationary Admission If your undergraduate cumulative GPA is between , you will be denied admission to the Graduate School, but you may seek probationary admission. To be considered, you must forward a copy of a teaching certificate or qualifying Praxis II, GRE or MAT score to the Admissions Office. To receive full admission, you must complete 6 hours of course work in the Core or Emphasis area of study with a grade of B or higher. Upon completion of this requirement, full admissions will be granted. Denial of Admission If your cumulative GPA is below 2.5, you will automatically be denied admission. The program admission process must be completed within one calendar year. Failure to do so will result in reclassification as a non degree student. Reinstatement to degree seeing status will require a new application for admission. Courses taken prior to full admission may not necessarily be accepted toward meeting degree requirements. Application to the Graduate School Applications for a graduate program in the Department of Elementary, Early and Special Education may be completed online at the Graduate School website: A non refundable application fee is required with the application. Southeast Missouri State University alumni do not need to submit a transcript for documentation of the undergraduate GPA. Non Southeast Missouri State University graduates will need to submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office to document degree and GPA. A valid teaching certificate, qualifying Praxis II score,

4 4 or qualifying Millers Analogy Test score must be submitted to complete the application process. The mailing address for the Admissions office is: Southeast Missouri State University Office of Admissions, MS 3550 One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO International students should contact the Graduate School for application information. Application deadlines for each semester are as follows: Fall Semester August 1 Spring Semester November 21 Summer Semester May 15 Financial Aid For information about Financial Aid for your Graduate Program studies, contact the Student Financial Services office at (573) or visit their website: The University participates in both the National Direct Student Loan and Guaranteed Student Loan funds. Note that there may be special grants / scholarships available for graduate students seeking certification in high need areas such as special education, science, or math.

5 5 Choosing an Area of Study: Programs and Teaching Certificates There are two Masters degrees in the Department of Elementary, Early, and Special Education, and within each of these degrees are three emphasis areas. Master of Arts in Elementary Education Degree Emphasis Area Master of Arts in Elementary Education Reading Can lead to a MO Reading Specialist (K 12) certificate Master of Arts in Elementary Education Math and Science Master of Arts in Elementary Education Early Childhood Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Mild / Moderate Cross Categorical Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Autism Can lead to a Southeast certificate in Autism Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Early Childhood Special Education Can lead to a MO Early Childhood Special Education (Birth 3 rd grade) certificate for those who already have an Early Childhood certificate Each of these Masters degrees / emphasis areas is 33 credit hours and must be completed within a 6 year time frame. Graduate students must complete at least 18 credit hours at the 600 level of course work. The course requirements for each of these programs are listed in Section 2. Graduate Program Advising Upon acceptance into the Elementary, Early, or Special Education Graduate Program, you will be assigned a graduate advisor. You will be notified by a letter from the Department of the name and contact information of your graduate advisor. Your graduate advisor will have expertise in your specialization area. You should contact your graduate advisor soon after being accepted to set up an appointment to begin planning your course of study. Your graduate advisor will be your primary mentor as you work through the pathway to graduation. Your graduate advisor will also likely serve as your graduate paper or thesis advisor. Please contact your advisor whenever problems or questions arise.

6 6 Section 2: Elementary, Early, and Special Education Graduate Programs and Course Requirements Overview of Graduate Programs and Certifications Master of Arts in Elementary Education (Reading Emphasis) This program provides expertise in literacy education for P 12 students. The requirements for a MO teaching certificate as a Reading Specialist are included in this program, although graduate students may also have to fulfill undergraduate deficiencies, depending upon their undergraduate course work. The MO Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education certification office can do a transcript review to tell you any additional undergraduate course work you may need: Because this program includes DESE requirements, there are no electives. The capstone research requirement is a graduate paper and a written comprehensive examination. The required courses in this program are: Core Courses (12 hr.) GR 691 Methods of Research EX 601 Educational Assessment EL 606 Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society CE 614 Family / School Collaboration (revised for P 12 focus) or EX 507 The Parent and the Exceptional Child Reading Courses (21 hr.) EL 647 Reading Assessment EL 644 Understanding and Applying the Multi dimensional processes of Reading EL 646 Inquiry & Research Model Used to Improve Reading EL 624 Effective Literacy Leadership EL 611 Practicum I: Younger Literacy Learners EL 623 Practicum II: Older Literacy Learners SE 602 Effective Literacy Instruction at the Middle and Secondary Level Electives (0) None Capstone Requirement: Graduate Paper / Written Comprehensive Exam (0) Note: MO certification also requires PY 222 Development of Adolescent (3) and EX 302 Language Dev. Of Exceptional Child (2) OR EX 556 Language Acquisition and Communication Strategies (3)

7 7 Special Reading Teaching Certificate Graduate students may choose to seek the Special Reading teaching certificate (K 12) without the Masters degree. This certificate is granted by the MO Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, not Southeast MO State University. The requirements for this certification are at: 04.pdf The general requirements for this certification include a valid MO teaching certificate and 2 years classroom teaching experience. Southeast courses that have been approved for the competencies required for this certificate are: DESE Special Reading Certificate Southeast College Course Number and Title Sem. Hrs. Professional Requirements A. Foundations for Teaching 1. Child Psychology/Child Growth and PY 120 The Child: Conception to Adolescence 3 Development 2. Adolescent Psychology/Adolescent PY 222 Development of the Adolescent 3 Growth and Development 3. Psychology and/or Education of the EX 390 Psychology & Education of the 3 Exceptional Child Exceptional Child 4. Evaluation of Abilities and Achievement (instruction in the interpretation of individualized intelligence tests, formal and informal diagnostic procedures, and in prescriptive teaching) EX 601 Educational Assessment Techniques 3 B. Teaching Methods Methods of Reading Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities EL 644 Understanding & Applying the Multi Dimensional Process of Reading EL 646 Inquiry & Research Model used to Improve Reading Instruction EL 647 Reading Assessment 3 3. Language Development of the EX 302 language Development of the 2 Exceptional Child Exceptional Child 4. Behavior Management Techniques EL 315 Theories of Learning & Management 2 5. Counseling Techniques (to include EX 307 Parents & the Exceptional Child or 3 communication skills with exceptional CE 614 Parent/School Partnerships in children and families of exceptional Education or children) CP 614 Counseling Techniques C. Clinical Experiences 1. Clinical/Practicum in Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading and Related Difficulties EL 611 Practicum I: Younger Literacy Learners or EL 631 Reading Recovery Seminar II (and) EL 623 Practicum II: Older Literacy Learners

8 8 Master of Arts in Elementary Education (Reading Emphasis) Course Offerings and Format Semester Courses Delivery Method Spring Summer Fall EL 606: Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society (3 hrs) EL 644 Understanding & Applying the Multidimensional Processes of Rdng (3 hrs) EL 624 Effective Literacy Leadership (3 hrs) EL 611 Practicum I: Younger Literacy Learners (3 hrs) EX 507 Families and the Exceptional Child (3 hrs.) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) EL 646 Inquiry & Research Model Used to Improve Reading (3 hrs) CE 614: Family/School Collaboration (3 hrs) EL 623 Practicum II: Older Literacy Learners (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) EX 601 Educational Assessment (3 hrs) EL 647 Reading Assessment (3 hrs) SE 602 Effective Literacy Instruction at the Middle & Secondary Level (3) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) Blended, Blended Blended, Blended Blended, Blended

9 9 Master of Arts in Elementary Education (Science & Math Emphasis) This graduate program is designed for the classroom teacher who seeks to improve in knowledge and skills in teaching science and math in the elementary grades. The program may be completed completely online. This program offers 12 hours of electives for graduate candidates to pursue their own scholarly interests. Students also have the option in the capstone research requirement of completing a graduate paper and written comprehensive examination or a thesis research project and an oral comprehensive examination. The courses in this program are: Core Courses (12 hr.) GR 691 Methods of Research EX 601 Educational Assessment EL 606 Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society CE 614 Family / School Collaboration Math/Science (9 hr.) EL 603 Teaching Elementary Mathematics EL 604 Techniques of Teaching Science in the Elementary School EL 608 Diagnosis and Remediation of Difficulties in Learning Mathematics or graduate version of EX 312 Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Difficulties Electives (12 hr.) Electives: 12 hours + grad paper / comps OR 9 hours + thesis (Suggested electives in math/science) Capstone Requirement: Graduate Paper / Written Comprehensive Exam (0) OR Thesis with advisor approval (3)

10 10 Master of Arts in Elementary Education (Science & Math Emphasis) Course Offerings and Format Semester Courses Delivery Method Spring EL 606: Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society (3 hrs) EL 608 Diagnosis and Remediation of Difficulties in Learning Mathematics (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs), Blended Summer Fall Fall, Spring, Summer EL 603 Teaching Elementary Mathematics (3 hrs) EL 604 Techniques of Teaching Science in the Elementary School (3 hrs) CE 614: Family/School Collaboration (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) EX 601 Educational Assessment (3 hrs) EL 608 Diagnosis and Remediation of Difficulties in Learning Mathematics (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) Electives (12 hours allowed), Blended, Blended

11 11 Master of Arts in Elementary Education (Early Childhood Education Emphasis) This graduate program is designed for the classroom teacher who seeks to learn or improve in knowledge and skills in teaching in the early childhood years (Birth 3 rd grade). Graduate candidates in this program do not have to have an early childhood education undergraduate degree and can be a good option for those who want to learn more about working with young children. Preparation for the Praxis II 0021 Education of the Young Child is included in this program. This program offers 12 hours of electives for graduate candidates to pursue their own scholarly interests. Students also have the option in the capstone research requirement of completing a graduate paper and written comprehensive examination or a thesis research project and an oral comprehensive examination. The courses in this program are: Core Courses (12 hr.) GR 691 Methods of Research EX 601 Educational Assessment EL 606 Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society EL 614 Family / School Collaboration Early Childhood (9 hr.) CE 605 Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education CE 634 Informal Assessment EX 556 Language Acquisition and Communication Strategies or EX 602 Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children Electives (12 hr.) Electives: 12 hours + grad paper / comps OR 9 hours + thesis Capstone Requirement: Graduate Paper / Written Comprehensive Exam (0) OR Thesis with advisor approval (3)

12 12 Master of Arts in Elementary Education (Early Childhood Education Emphasis) Course Offerings and Format Semester Courses Delivery Method Spring EL 606: Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society (3 hrs) CE 634 Informal Assessment (3 hrs) EX 556 Language Acquisition and Communication Strategies (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) Blended, Blended Summer Fall Fall, Spring, Summer EX 556 Language Acquisition and Communication Strategies (3 hrs) CE 614: Family/School Collaboration (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) EX 601 Educational Assessment (3 hrs) CE 605 Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education (3 hrs) EX 602 Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) Electives (12 hours allowed), Blended Blended, Blended

13 13 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education: (Mild / Moderate Cross Categorical Emphasis) This graduate program is designed for the classroom teacher who seeks to learn about or improve in knowledge and skills in working with students with exceptional learning needs (K 12). Graduate candidates in this program do not have to have an exceptional child undergraduate degree, and this program can be a good option for general classroom teachers who want to learn how to better meet the needs of all learners in their classroom. Preparation for the Praxis II Exam 0543 is included in this program. This program also offers 3 hours of electives, and the course work is completely online. Students have the option in the capstone research requirement of completing a graduate paper and written comprehensive examination or a thesis research project and an oral comprehensive examination. The courses in this program are: Core Courses (12 hr.) GR 691 Methods of Research EX 601 Educational Assessment EL 606 Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society CE 614 Family / School Collaboration or EX 507 The Parent and the Exceptional Child Exceptional Child Generalist (18 hr.) EX 602 Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children EX 616 Behavior Management Techniques EX 691 Transition Planning for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs EX 628 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical EX 652 Techniques of Teaching the Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical EX 693 Special Ed and the Law Electives (3 hr.) Electives: 3 hours + grad paper/comps option OR Thesis (3 hours) Capstone Requirement: Graduate Paper / Written Comprehensive Exam (0) OR Thesis with advisor approval (3)

14 14 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education: (Mild / Moderate Cross Categorical Emphasis) Course Offerings and Format Semester Courses Delivery Method Spring EX 507: The Parent and the Exceptional Child (3 hrs) EX 616: Behavior Management Techniques (3hrs) EX 652: Techniques of Teaching the Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical (3) EL 606: Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs), Blended Summer Fall EX 616: Behavior Management Techniques (3hrs) EX 628: Introduction to Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical (3 hrs) CE 614 Family and School Collaboration GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) Elective (3 hrs) EX 601 Educational Assessment (3 hrs) EX 602: Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children (3 hrs) EX 691: Transition Planning for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs (3 hrs) EX 693: Special Ed and the Law (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs), Blended, Blended

15 15 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education: (Autism Emphasis) This graduate program is designed for students who seek to learn about or improve in knowledge and skills essential in making a positive impact on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The increasing prevalence and large research to practice gap in educational programs drives this critical need. Included in this program is the 15 credit hour ASD certificate program, which entitles students to a Certificate of Completion from Southeast Missouri State University. (Autism is currently NOT a Missouri state certification area.) Further information about the ASD Certificate of Completion can be found at: Because this program includes the ASD certificate, there are no electives. The capstone research requirement is a graduate paper and written comprehensive examination. The courses in this program are: Core Courses (12 hr.) GR 691 Methods of Research EX 601 Educational Assessment EL 606 Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society CE 614 Family / School Collaboration or EX 507 The Parent and the Exceptional Child Autism (21 hr.) EX 555 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders EX 556 Language Acquisition & Communication Strategies EX 557 Behavior Management & Interventions EX 558 Seminar: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders EX 559 Clinical Practicum EX 691 Transition Planning for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs EX 693 Special Education and the Law Electives (0) None Capstone Requirement: Graduate Paper / Written Comprehensive Exam (0) Meets requirements for a Certificate of Completion in Autism, not a state certification area

16 16 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education: (Autism Emphasis) Course Offerings and Format Semester Courses Delivery Method Spring EX 555: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 hrs) EX 556: Language Acquisition & Communication Strategies (3 hrs) EX 558: Seminar: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders EL 606: Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs), Blended Summer EX 555: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 hrs) EX 556: Language Acquisition & Communication Strategies (3 hrs) EX 559: Clinical Practicum (3 hrs) CE 614 Family and School Collaboration (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) Blended, Blended Fall EX 555: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 hrs) EX 557: Behavior Management & Interventions (3hrs) EX 601 Educational Assessment (3 hrs) EX 691: Transition Planning for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs (3 hrs) EX 693: Special Ed and the Law (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs), Blended

17 17 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education: (Early Childhood Special Education) This graduate program is designed to help educators work effectively with young children with exceptional learning needs (Birth 3 rd grade). The requirements for a MO teaching certificate in Early Childhood Special Education are included in this program, for those candidates who already possess an Early Childhood Education teaching certificate. Graduate students with other teaching certificates also have to fulfill undergraduate deficiencies in early childhood education to obtain this teaching certificate. Because this program includes DESE requirements, there are no electives. The capstone research requirement is a graduate paper and written comprehensive examination. The required courses in this program are: Core Courses (12 hr.) GR 691 Methods of Research EX 601 Educational Assessment EL 606 Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society CE 614 Family / School Collaboration or EX 507 The Parent and the Exceptional Child Early Childhood Special Education (21 hr.) CE 530 Foundations of ECSE CE 605 Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education EX 556 Language Acquisition and Communication Strategies or EX 602 Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children EX 557 Behavior Management & Interventions or EX 616 Behavior Management Techniques EX 693 Special Ed and the Law EX 559 Clinical Practicum (may be substituted with elective if have met the ECSE field experience requirement) CE 634 Informal Assessment Electives (0) None Capstone Requirement: Graduate Paper / Written Comprehensive Exam (0) *Meets requirements for MO Certification in ECSE for candidates who already possess EC certification

18 18 Early Childhood Special Education Teaching Certificate Graduate students may choose to seek the Early Childhood Special Education teaching certificate (Birth 3 rd grade) without the Masters degree. The general requirement for this certification includes a valid MO teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education. Southeast courses that have been approved for the competencies required for this certificate are: Prerequisites Teaching Certificate (Early Childhood) CF 124 Health, Safety, & Nutrition of Young Children* (3) (formerly FN 425) Early Childhood Special Education Southeast Professional Requirements (24 credit hours) CE 530 Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education (3) CE 605 Issues & Trends in Early Childhood Education (3) CE 634 Assessing Young Children (3) EX 556 Language Acquisition & Communication Strategies (3) OR EX 602 Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children (3) EX 557 Behavior Management & Interventions (3) OR EX 616 Behavior Management Techniques (3) EX 693 Special Education & the Law (3) EX 559 Clinical Practicum (3) (elective may be substituted if documented ECSE clinical experience in undergraduate program) CE 614 Family/School Collaboration (3) OR EX 507 The Family & the Exceptional Child (3) *Note: Students complete CF 124 (formerly FN 425) as a part of their undergraduate program in Early Childhood Education.

19 19 Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education: (Early Childhood Special Education) Course Offerings and Format Semester Courses Delivery Method Spring CE 530: Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education (3 hrs) CE 634: Informal Assessment (Spring 13) (3 hrs) EX 507: Families and the Exceptional Child (3 hrs) EX 556: Language Acquisition & Communication Strategies (3 hrs) EX 616: Behavior Management Techniques (Spring 13, Summer 12) (3hrs) EL 606: Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) Blended, Blended Summer Fall CE 614 Family School Collaboration EX 556: Language Acquisition & Communication Strategies (3 hrs) EX 559: Clinical Practicum (3 hrs) EX 616: Behavior Management Techniques (Spring 13, Summer 12) (3hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) CE 605: Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education (3 hrs) EX 557: Behavior Management & Interventions (3 hrs) EX 601 Educational Assessment (3 hrs) EX 602: Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children (3 hrs) EX 693: Special Ed and the Law (3 hrs) GR 691 Methods of Research (3 hrs) Blended, Blended Blended, Blended

20 20 Professional Development Course Electives Your graduate program may include electives, depending upon which program and certification you seek. One way you may earn elective hours is through professional development course work done in your school district. Depending upon your program, you may enroll in: EL 618 Elementary Professional Development / Graduate Credit Topics CE 631 Early Childhood Education Professional Development / Graduate Credit Topics EX 681 Exceptional Child Education Professional Development / Graduate Credit Topics These courses do require prior approval by your advisor to be accepted for your program, and your final project for the class should be submitted to your advisor. A list of accepted graduate credit topics is located in the Appendix. Partnership School Districts Southeast MO State University has a partnership agreement with approximately 75 school districts in the University s service region of Southeast Missouri. Eligible teachers in these school districts may qualify for a waiver of the application fee for graduate school and reduced tuition fees for professional development course work. A list of the current partnership schools is located in the Appendix. Transfer Courses No more than 9 hours of transfer credit may be applied to your graduate program. Your advisor must approve any courses for transfer credit, and you should obtain approval from your advising before enrolling in a course at another institution. You must earn a B or better in any courses transferred. Courses from a non NCATE accredited institution will not be accepted. DegreeWorks You can monitor your progress in course work and completion of your program through DegreeWorks, which you access through the portal using your SEKey. Contact your advisor for help with using DegreeWorks.

21 21 Dept. of Elementary, Early, and Special Education Graduate Course Rotation Schedule AREA Course: number & title Fall Spring Summer Format EX ECSE EX Autism EX M/MC C Core GR 691: Methods of Research x x x online; blended EX 601: Educational Assessment x online EL 606: Curriculum Construction in a Multicultural Society x online CE 614: Family/School Collaboration or x online EX 507: Famlies and the Exceptional Child x online EX 602: Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children x online EX 616: Behavior Management Techniques x online EX 691: Transition Planning for Individuals with Exceptional Learning x online Needs EX 628: Introduction to Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical x online EX 652: Techniques of Teaching the Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical x online EX 693: Special Ed and the Law x online EX 555: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders x x x online EX 556: Language Acquisition & Communication Strategies x x online EX 557: Behavior Management & Interventions x online EX 558: Seminar: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders x online EX 559: Clinical Practicum x blended EX 691: Transition Planning for Individuals with Exceptional Learning x online Needs EX 693: Special Education and the Law x online CE 530: Foundations of ECSE x online CE 605: Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education x blended EX 557: Behavior Management & Interventions or x online EX 616: Behavior Management Techniques x EX 556 Language Acquisition and Communication Strategies or x x online EX 602: Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children x online EX 693: Special Ed and the Law x online EX 559: Clinical Practicum x blended CE 634: Informal Assessment x blended EL 647 Reading Assessment x blended EL 644 Understanding & Applying the Multi dimensional Processes of x online Rdng EL 646 Inquiry & Research Model Used to Improve Reading x online EL 624 Effective Literacy Leadership x online EL Reading

22 22 EL 611 Practicum I: Younger Literacy Learners x blended EL 623 Practicum II: Older Literacy Learners x blended SE 602 Effective Literacy Instruction at the Middle and Secondary Level x online EL EC EL Ma/Sc CE 605 Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education x blended CE 634 Informal Assessment x blended EX 556 Language Acquisition and Communication Strategies or x x online EX 602 Language Acquisition of Exceptional Children x online EL 603 Teaching Elementary Mathematics x online EL 604 Techniques of Teaching Science in the Elementary School x online El 608 Diagnosis and Remediation of Difficulties in Learning Mathematics x x online EX M/MC C = EX Autism = EX ECSE = EL Reading = EL EC = EL Ma/Sc = Master of Arts: Exceptional Child with Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical emphasis Master of Arts: Exceptional Child with Autism emphasis Master of Arts: Exceptional Child with Early Childhood Special Education emphasis Master of Arts: Elementary Education with Reading emphasis Master of Arts: Elementary Education with Early Childhood emphasis Master of Arts: Elementary Education with Math/Science emphasis