Timeline to Graduation
M. Ed. in Special Education– with Initial Teacher Certification
Pre-requisite classes: 15 credits
Semester
Class Number
Class Title
Required
Fall
ED 242
Child Development*
Choice of 4
Fall/Spring
ED 201**
Introduction to Education*
Required
Summer
EDSE 482
Inclusive Classrooms for All Children*
Choice of many
Fall/Spring/Sum
Approved Alaska Studies Course
Choice of many
Fall/Spring/Sum
Approved Multicultural Course
*Comparable substitutes may be considered
**Alternate choices for this class
EDSC 205 Introduction to Secondary Education
EDSC 415 Foundations of Modern Educational Practice
Offered Summer
ED 624 Foundations of Education in Alaska: From Segregation to Standards
Offered Summer
Program classes: 39 credits
Semester
Required
Fall
Required
Fall
Choice of 3
Spring
Choice of 4
Spring
Required
Summer
Required
Summer
Required
Fall
Required
Fall
Required
Spring
Required
Spring
SPED elective
Summer
Required
Summer
SPED elective
Fall
Fall
Class Number
EDSE 610
EDSE 622
EDSE 633*
EDSE 677**
EDSE 612
EDSE 610
EDSE 678
ED 601
EDSE 680
EDSE 681
EDSE 642
ED 603
EDSE 605, EDSE 625, or EDSE 624
*Alternate choices for this class
EDSE 605 Early Childhood Special Education
EDSE 625 Teaching Math to Special Learners
EDSE 633 Autism: Communication/Social Disorders
Class Title
Assessment of Students with Disabilities
Curriculum and Strategies I: High Incidence
Autism: Communication and Social Disorders
Reading Assessment, Curriculum, and Strategies
Curriculum and Strategies II: Low Incidence
Assessment of Students with Disabilities
Special Education Clinical Practice: Initial
Introduction to Applied Social Science Research
Special Education Clinical Practice
Special Education Portfolio
Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Social/Behavioral Issues
Field Study Research Methods
See below
Comprehensive Exam
Offered Fall
Offered Fall
Offered Spring
**Alternate choices for this class
EDSE 624 Social/Emotional Development Assessment, and Intervention
EDSE 640 Collaboration and Consultative Methods
EDSE 642 Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Social/Behavioral Issues
EDSE 677 Reading, Assessment, Curriculum and Strategies
Offered Fall
Offered Spring
Offered Summer
Offered Spring
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
N/A
39 credits
Master of Education in Special Education -- with Addition Endorsement for certified regular education teachers
Program classes: 39 credits
Semester
Required
Fall
Required
Fall
Choice of 3
Spring
Choice of 4
Spring
Required
Summer
Required
Summer
Required
Fall
Required
Fall
Required
Spring
SPED Elective
Spring
Required
Summer
SPED Elective
Fall
Fall
Class Number
EDSE 610
EDSE 622
EDSE 633*
EDSE 677**
EDSE 612
EDSE 610
EDSE 680
EDSE 681
ED 601
EDSE 677
ED 603
ED 605, ED 625, or ED 624
*Alternate choices for this class
EDSE 605 Early Childhood Special Education
EDSE 625 Teaching Math to Special Learners
EDSE 633 Autism: Communication/Social Disorders
Class Title
Assessment of Students with Disabilities
Curriculum and Strategies I: High Incidence
Autism: Communication and Social Disorders
Reading Assessment, Curriculum, and Strategies
Curriculum and Strategies II: Low Incidence
Assessment of Students with Disabilities
Special Education Clinical Practice
Special Education Portfolio
Introduction to Applied Social Science Research
Reading, Assessment, Curriculum and Strategies
Field Study Research Methods
See below
Comprehensive Exam
Offered Fall
Offered Fall
Offered Spring
**Alternate choices for this class
EDSE 624 Social/Emotional Development Assessment, and Intervention
EDSE 640 Collaboration and Consultative Methods
EDSE 642 Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Social/Behavioral Issues
EDSE 677 Reading, Assessment, Curriculum and Strategies
Offered Fall
Offered Spring
Offered Summer
Offered Spring
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
N/A
36 credits