Bemidji State University
School of Graduate Studies
Bemidji State University #48
1500 Birchmont Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
grad@bemidjistate.edu
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Master of Science – Special Education
Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Name
Mailing Address
Street Address
City
Telephone
State
Zip
BSU
(H)
Student ID #
(W or C)
Current Email
Experience-(list last two assignments)
Location
Type of Position
Program Plan:
Years
Research Paper
Transfer Credits-(A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for transfer.)
Dept. &
Course#
Name of Course
College/University
Sem.
Cr. Hrs.
Term or
Session
Signed
Director, School of Graduate Studies
Has the Departmental qualifying exam/written exam been given?
Yes
No
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT, ADVISOR AND/OR GRADUATE COORDINATOR (IF
APPLICABLE), DEPT CHAIR, AND COLLEGE DEAN BEFORE SUBMITTING TO GRADUATE STUDIES.
Date
Candidate's Signature
I approve the proposed program and recommend this student for candidacy for the Master's degree program:
Date
Advisor
Date
Department Chair/Grad Coord
Date
College Dean
Comments
Date
Director, Graduate Studies
Deficiencies, if any, to be removed
Grade
MS in Special Education Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY PAGE 2
This section must be completed with the assistance of your advisor. List all courses completed (including transfer courses) and courses yet to be taken. At least 50% of
all graduate course work (less the Thesis/Research credits) must be at the 6000 level. See the catalog for program requirements.
I. Special Education Common Core
Dept. &
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Hours
& Session
Instructor
Grade
A: Old
A: New
ED 5600
SPED5600
B:
ED 5620
SPED5620
OR
ED 5630
SPED5630
OR
SPED5660
C:
ED 6609
SPED6609
D:
ED 6237
ED 6608
AND
SPED6608
E:
ED 6620
SPED 6620
OR
ED 6630
SPED6630
OR
SPED6660
F:
ED 5715
Study of the Learner with Special Needs
Study of the Learner with Special Needs
Select one course; remainder may be used as electives.
Teaching the Learner with Specific Learning Disabilities I
Teaching the Learner with Specific Learning Disabilities I
Teaching the Learner with Emotional Behavioral Disorders I
Teaching the Learner with Emotional Behavioral Disorders I
Teaching the Learner with Autism Spectrum Disorders I
Diagnosis & Assessment of Lrnrs w/ Special Needs
Due Process in Special Education II: IEP
Select one course; remainder may be used as electives.
Diagnosis & Correction of Reading Difficulties
Language Development & Disabilities
Reading Difficulties: Diagnosis & Intervention
Select one course; remainder may be used as electives.
Teaching the Learner with Specific Learning Disabilities II
Teaching the Learner with Specific Learning Disabilities II
Teaching the Learner with Emotional Behavioral Disorders II
Teaching the Learner with Emotional Behavioral Disorders II
Teaching the Learner with Autism Spectrum Disorders II
SPED5715
Curriculum Techniques with Special Populations
Curriculum Techniques with Special Populations
SPED5650
Collaborative Techniques for Special Educators
Collaborative Techniques for Special Educators
G:
ED 5650
H:
ED 5640
Due Process in Special Education
SPED5640
Due Process in Special Education I: Assessment & Reporting
All of the above courses must be completed PRIOR to registering for the Graduate Research Component Courses (6610, 6680, 6980)
I:
Graduate Research Component (may not be taken concurrently unless with prior approval from advisor)
ED 6610
Current Issues in Special Education
SPED6610
Current Issues in Special Education
ED 6680
Single Subject Research in Special Education
SPED6680
Single Subject Research in Special Education
ED 6980
Directed Research in Special Education
2 credits
Semester Hours Required 31-32 Credits
II. Required Electives for Special Education
Dept. &
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Hours
& Session
Instructor
Determined in consultation with the advisor
Grade
Semester Hours Required 2-4 Credits
Substitutions (A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for substitution-credits more than 7 years old will not be considered for transfer)
Dept. &
Year, Sem., &
Sub. for
Course #
Title of Course
Sem. Hours Session
Course #
Substituted Semester Hours Total
(17 graduate credits must be at the 6000 level)
Minimum Semester Credits Required for Degree: 35 Credits
0-10 Credits
Total Semester Credits:
November 13, 2013
Grade