Southern Connecticut State University
Masters in Special Education
leading to
Candidate Cross Endorsement Application
 Four consecutive semesters (9 credits per semester)
 Begin Fall, Spring, or Summer
 Classes held at East Lyme Middle School (Wed & Thurs evenings)
 Application due dates:
Fall semester - June 1
Spring semester – October 1
Summer Semester – March 1
Course Schedule
First semester
SED 325 – Curriculum & Methods for Exceptional Individuals
SED 501 – Special Education Law, Policy and Ethics
SED 536 – Diagnostic Testing and Reporting in Learning Disabilities
Second semester
SED 523 – Developmental Intervention with the Seriously Emotionally Disabled
SED 526 – Seminar in Education of the Seriously Emotionally Disabled
SED 529 – Clinical Practices with the Seriously Emotionally Disabled
Third semester
SED 365 – Basic Principles of Academic Assessment and Remediation for Exceptional Individuals
SED 435 – Language Arts for Exceptional Individuals
SED 539 – Clinical Practices in Learning Disabilities
Fourth semester
SED 530 – Approaches to Learning Disabilities: Issues and Research
SED 535 – Programming for Learning Disabilities: Middle School and Secondary Level
SED 537 – Seminar in Learning Disabilities
Tuition and Fees - http://www.southernct.edu/offices/financeadministration/bursar/tuition-and-fees/2013-2014/2014_FullTime_InState_F-S.pdf
Financial Aid - http://www.southernct.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid/
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available each year on January 1. This will
cover aid for the following Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - School code – 001406
Apply online - http://www.southernct.edu/academics/graduate/graduateadmissions/graduate-application/index.html/
Send the following to SCSU, The School of Graduate Studies:
Official transcripts - Two letters of recommendation - Resume– Copy of CT Teacher Certificate
For more information, please contact Monica Gat
gatm1@southernct.edu or 860.614.2386