Special Education

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Students may choose to complete the program on a part-time or full-time basis. All Special Education courses are offered either online or through video-conferencing sites within Wyoming only. See descriptions under Special Education (EDEX).

Applicants who hold a BA/BS degree and have a Wyoming teaching certificate, or have submitted an application for a Wyoming teaching certificate, are eligible to apply for admission to this graduate program. Applicants who do not have a Special Education background will need to take a Special Education foundation course prior to beginning the program coursework. On campus attendance is not required.

Requirements

Program Courses

EDEX 5100 - Special Education Practicum I Credits: 3
EDEX 5071 - Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 5080 - Teaching Students with Severe and Low Incidence Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 5355 - Assessment Credits: 3
EDEX 5720 - Special Education Law Credits: 3
EDEX 5200 - Special Education Practicum II Credits: 3
EDEX 5110 - Positive Behavior Support and Management Credits: 3
EDEX 5120 - Academic Instruction in General Education for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 5150 - Research Applications in the Classroom Credits: 3
EDEX 5870 - Seminar Credits: 1-6
EDEX 5870 - Seminar
Credits: 2
EDEX 5000 - Collaboration and Professional Interdisciplinary Relationships Credits: 3

Master’s Requirements

The Master’s degree program is a 34 credit-hour professional degree program that does not require a Plan A (thesis) or Plan B. The following coursework is required:

EDEX 5071 - Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 5080 - Teaching Students with Severe and Low Incidence Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 5720 - Special Education Law Credits: 3
EDEX 5355 - Assessment Credits: 3
EDEX 5100 - Special Education Practicum I Credits: 3
EDEX 5110 - Positive Behavior Support and Management Credits: 3
EDEX 5120 - Academic Instruction in General Education for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 5200 - Special Education Practicum II Credits: 3
EDEX 5150 - Research Applications in the Classroom Credits: 3
OR
EDEX 5530 - Introduction to Research
OR
EDEX 5550 - Action Research
EDEX 5000 - Collaboration and Professional Interdisciplinary Relationships Credits: 3
EDEX 5250 - Assistive Technology and Transition Credits: 2
EDEX 5260 - Transition Planning Credits: 2