{"id":2334,"date":"2017-08-04T14:18:47","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T18:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad1718\/?page_id=2334"},"modified":"2021-11-08T20:41:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T01:41:27","slug":"masters-in-education-special-education-k-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2122\/masters-in-education-special-education-k-12\/","title":{"rendered":"MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (K-12)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Master of Science in Education in Special Education (K-12)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Diana Friedlander, Graduate Coordinator, <\/span><\/td>\nPhone: (203) 837-8510<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nfriedlanderd@wcsu.edu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ana Cangialosi, Department Secretary, WH 321<\/span><\/td>\nPhone: (203) 837-8510<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\ncangialosia@wcsu.edu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFax: (203) 837-8413<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Faculty:\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/td>\nA. Brewer, J. Burke; T. Canada; J. Caruso, M. Daria, M. Delcourt, N. DeRonck, S. Kuhn, G. Lomas, D. Mariotti, C. O’Callaghan, J. Piro, K. Roe, T. Stewart.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Program Overview and Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The mission of the MSED in Special Education (K-12) Program is to prepare special educators to work collaboratively in varied settings and cultural contexts. Using an inquiry approach, the program prepares special educators to differentiate instruction, advocate for diverse learners, assess, and create interventions. The program prepares educators to work collaboratively with colleagues and families in culturally diverse populations in PK-12 schools and communities to impact student learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Goals, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes of the MSED in Special Education (K-12) Program<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The goals, objectives and learning outcomes of WCSU’s MSED in Special Education (K-12) Program are varied and are critical to facilitate the development of special educators to work in diverse classrooms. The program is designed to prepare K-12 educators to:<\/span><\/p>\n

A. Graduates of the program will use their knowledge of how language, culture, and family background influence the learning of individuals with exceptionalities to create inclusive communities;<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Synthesize and apply central concepts, structures of the discipline, and tools of inquiry of the content areas; organize this knowledge, integrate cross-disciplinary skills, and develop meaningful learning progressions for individuals with exceptionalities as indicated by the design of intervention plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    B. Graduates of the program will change lives by using their professional judgement and knowledge to create quality, inclusive education;<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Understand the role of professional judgment and practical knowledge for improving all students\u2019 development and achievement as indicated by case studies of diverse learners<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Accurately assess and analyze student learning, reflecting on adjustments needed for both\u00a0instruction and assessment as indicated by the measuring student learning project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      C. Graduates of the program will work with colleagues to design and\/or implement an integrated, comprehensive, and balanced inclusive curriculum;<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. \u00a0Use foundational knowledge to design and\/or implement an integrated, comprehensive, and balanced curriculum as indicated by clinical performance in the practicum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        D. Graduates of the program will work with colleagues to design, implement, and evaluate special\u00a0education programs to reflect research-based practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Demonstrate expertise in designing, implementing, evaluating, and improving special education to reflect research-based practices as indicated by portfolio in the practicum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Applicants who wish to be admitted to the program must submit the following materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Application for admission to the\u00a0Office of Graduate Admissions\u00a0and a $50 application fee – online application: \u00a0http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/graduate\/application.asp<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. One official transcript mailed (not hand-delivered) to the Office of Graduate Admissions from each college or university previously attended, including all earned grades and degree. (For initial non-matriculating enrollment, an unofficial transcript indicating a\u00a03.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA)\u00a0or higher and the baccalaureate degree will suffice.<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. A copy of a valid teaching certificate in elementary and\/or secondary education\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Six credits in special education at the undergraduate or graduate level.<\/span><\/li>\n
          5. Evidence of successful completion of any required prerequisite courses for a particular concentration.<\/span><\/li>\n
          6. Evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Graduate students in the program must complete the requirements for the degree within six-years.<\/span><\/p>\n

            New-York-State-certified teachers must check with the New York State Education Department to determine if a Western Connecticut State University graduate program meets New York State certification requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Program Entry Interviews and Academic Planning<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            Each candidate must meet with the graduate coordinator to discuss and plan the academic program. Course-sequencing suggestions will be provided at that time.<\/span><\/p>\n

            LiveText License Requirement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            All candidates who enter degree or certificate programs in Education and Educational Psychology at Western Connecticut State University are required to purchase a\u00a0LiveText license before or during the first week of class.\u00a0LiveText is part of Western’s assessment system and essential for continuous accreditation. Information about purchasing the license is at this link: www.livetext.com.\u00a0 If you have questions, please contact Dr. Catherine O’Callaghan, E&EP Chair, ocallaghanc@wcsu.edu.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Degree Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Foundational Courses
            \n<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n            		\u00a06 SH<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nCohort Sequence<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 576 Learning, Coaching, and Reflective Practice<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSpring 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 593 Standards, Mandates, and Legal Issues in Education<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nFall 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Foundational Knowledge in Special Education<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n24 SH<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 525 Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nFall 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 545 Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSpring 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 548 Analysis of Reading Difficulties<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nFall 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 557 Technology in Special Education<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSpring 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED\u00a0606 Teaching Students with Multiple and Severe Disabilities<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSummer II 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 617 Assessments in Special Education<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nFall 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 618 Collaborative Program Planning<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSpring 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 619 Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a03 SH\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSummer II 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Clinical Component<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n6 SH\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 620 Practicum in Teaching Special Education Students Grades K-5<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSummer II 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            ED 621 Practicum in Teaching Adolescent Students with Special Needs Grades 6-12\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a03 SH\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSummer II 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Total Credits for Degree<\/span><\/td>\n36 SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \u00a0Literacy Strand Option for NY State Certification<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \u00a0ED 517 Development of Reading in the Elementary Schools<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a03 SH\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \u00a0Total Credits for Degree 39 SH<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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            Master of Science in Education in Special Education (K-12) Diana Friedlander, Graduate Coordinator, Phone: (203) 837-8510 friedlanderd@wcsu.edu Ana Cangialosi, Department Secretary, WH 321 Phone: (203) 837-8510 cangialosia@wcsu.edu Fax: (203) 837-8413   Faculty:\u00a0 A. Brewer, J. Burke; T. Canada; J. Caruso, …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2334","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2334"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2334\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}