College of Graduate Studies
Degree Plan for Master of Education in Special
Education, Mildly/Moderately Disabled Students
Part I – Student Information
Name: Current Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Degree Sought: MTSU ID # M MTSU Email Address: Major: If applicable: Concentration: Specialization: Minor: Choose One: Thesis Option Non‐Thesis Option I understand that if human or animal subjects are involved in my research(including thesis research), it is my responsibility to file a research protocol application with the Institutional Review Board (Sam H. Ingram Building, 011B) before I begin collecting data. Failure to secure this permission prior to conducting my data collection using human or animal subjects will negate the use of that data for any academic purpose including thesis. Signature of Student
Date Part II – Signatures and Approvals
Signatures in this area are required for approval of all degree plans.
I certify that the following program, when successfully completed, meets all coursework requirements for this degree. Graduate Advisor Name (Print) Signature Date
College of Graduate Studies Approval
Date Signatures in this area are required for approval only if applicable to degree program.
This individual holds a professional license, or licensure requirements will be met by the courses listed below. Teacher Licensure Office Approval (Print) Signature
Programs that require educational component Chair of Educational Leadership/Elementary Education (Print) Minor Advisor Graduate Minor Advisor (Print) Date
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A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution
MTSU is an equal opportunity, non-racially identifiable, educational institution that does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
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Name: MTSU ID # M Part III – Course Information
List ONLY graduate‐level courses to be counted toward the degree. Include those completed as well as those still to be taken to fulfill degree requirements. Course ID Course Title Transfer Credit Course ID Institution Cr Hrs Grade Required Core (9 Hours) FOED 6610 Analysis & Application of Educational Research 3 SPED 6710 Action Research in Special Education 3 SPED 6780 Issues in Special Education 3 Concentration Courses (15 Hours) Theoretical Perspectives on High Incidence SPED 6300 3 Disabilities Issues in Assessment of High Incidence SPED 6310 3 Disabilities Theories of Instruction for High Incidence SPED 6330 3 Disabilities Transition Education & Services for Exceptional SPED 6360 3 Learners Collaborative & Consulting Skills in Special SPED 6380 3 Education Restricted/Specialized Electives (9 Hours) Choose the following if seeking licensure. Otherwise, Courses should be selected with consent of advisor. Methods & Techniques of Behavior SPED 5240 3 Management SPED 5280 Assistive Technology in Special Education 3 SPED 6020 Overview of Special Education 3 Specialized Teaching Practicum (3 Hours for Licensure) Can be waived with two years documented successful teaching in special education. Problems in Special Education A‐Z (1‐3 Credit SPED 5260 Hours) A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution
MTSU is an equal opportunity, non-racially identifiable, educational institution that does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
Department must verify that all admission conditions(s) were or were not met: Department Admissions Conditions Met? Yes No A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution
MTSU is an equal opportunity, non-racially identifiable, educational institution that does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.