School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Special Education
Master of Science
With PreK-12 Special Education Certification Autism Endorsement 2020-2021 Curriculum
A student must complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the Master of Science in Special Education with Autism Endorsement . Additional policies , procedures and requirements may be found in the current Graduate University Catalog and / or student teaching handbook . Additionally , the student needs to be approved on an individual basis by the program director .
Degree Requirement A student must already hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university for this degree .
An evaluation of transcripts will be necessary to determine the required coursework .
MAJOR Requirements for Certification - 27 Credits
EDU502 The Learning and Teaching Process 3
SPE520 |
Methods , Materials , and Curriculum |
3 |
SPE562 |
Special Education Law and Ethics |
3 |
SPE563 |
Current Issues in Special Education |
3 |
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Foundations of Special Education in an |
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Credit Requirement |
EDU581 |
Inclusionary Setting |
3 |
A minimum of 48 credits are required for this MS in Special |
SPE560 |
Diagnostic , Assessment , Prescriptive & |
3 |
Education program with PK-12 Certification and Autism |
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Intervention Techniques for Special |
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Endorsement . |
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Education |
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Grade Requirements The minimum major and cumulative GPA of 3.0 , ( B ) average is required to remain in good standing . One grade of C + is permitted but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program . Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program .
PA Certification Special Education is a standalone certification in Pennsylvania . PA certification requires special education coursework , special education specialty tests , and field experience .
SPE561
SPE564
Researched Based Learning Methods & Materials for the Special Learner Behavior Management Skills for the Special Learner
SPE565 Student Teaching and Professional Seminar 3
Master Degree Completion - 9 Credits
EDU510 |
Teacher Action Research , Part 1 |
3 |
EDU582 |
Effective Communication for Educators |
3 |
EDU603
Teacher Action Research , Part 1 3
3
3
Concentration for Autism Endorsement - 12 Credits
SPE580 |
Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorder |
3 |
SPE581 |
Assessment / Program Development for the |
3 |
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Student on the Austim Spectrum |
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SPE582
SPE583
Communcaiton , Behaviroal Issues and Social Competence for Studenets on the Autism Spectrum Scientifically Based Best Practices for the Student on the Autism Spectrum
3
3
Curriculum sheets for all education programs at Gwynedd Mercy University are subject to change pending program specific competency changes in certification by the PA Department of Education . New regulations in 22 PA Code Chapter 49 may result in changes for teacher education programs at Gwynedd Mercy University .
Office of the Registrar 2 / 26 / 2020