Code | Course Name | Credits |
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Prerequisite: | ||
EDUU 511 |
Collaboration For Inclusive Schooling for current special education credential (not required for students in the Teaching and Learning program) |
3 |
Core (18 credits) | ||
EDUU 600 | Research and Evaluation Methods |
3 |
EDUU 630 | Leadership and Policy in Special Education |
3 |
EDUU 631 | Program Development and Organization in Special Education |
3 |
EDUU 632 | Advanced Assessment and Program Evaluation in Special Education |
3 |
EDUU 661 | Collaboration in Special Education |
3 |
EDUU 633 | Special Education Capstone |
3 |
Emphasis Area Elective Courses |
12-21 |
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When applying, students must select one emphasis area from the options below. |
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Total Credits |
33-42 |
MA in Special Education, Teaching and Learning
This degree program prepares teachers looking to be special education instructors that can advocate for social justice and protect the dignity of those with disabilities.
Teaching & Learning Special Education Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Special Education with an emphasis in Teaching and Learning provides you with advanced knowledge based on the Council for Exceptional Children’s Advanced Content Standards to address educational learning needs and improve teaching strategies to enhance student performance. Graduates will still be required to complete courses for the preliminary education specialist credential.
As a student, you will:
- Use data based strategies to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities.
- Implement evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies to meet the varied needs of students with disabilities.
- Apply pedagogical concepts in educational settings to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
- Design behavior intervention which targets and defines a socially significant behavior, creates data collection tools, implements behavior change procedures and evaluates progress.
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Fall II (Oct 21, 2024)
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Admission Requirements
Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:
- Completed application
- 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
- Hold a current special education teaching credential or take EDUU 511 Collaboration For Inclusive Schooling
- Have one year of induction completed or hold a valid California Education Specialist Clear Induction Teaching Credential earned through a CTC approved Induction Program
- Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.
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Program Curriculum
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Emphasis Block Transfer (12 credits) : University of Massachusetts Global awards an initial block of seven semester credits for successful completion of an Education Specialist Clear Induction Program. A candidate must also successfully complete EDUU 599 for five credits for a total of 12 credits. Please see an advisor for more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take to earn an MA in Teaching with a Preliminary Education Specialist, Extensive Support Needs Credential?
To earn the SPED credential portion, you will need to complete 36 credit hours of coursework — 18 introductory block credits (six courses) and 18 content area block credits (six courses), along with 10 or 12 credit hours of internship teaching or student teaching. From there, earning your Master of Arts in Teaching will require an additional nine credit hours (three courses).
The credential can be earned as quickly as 18 to 24 months, with the MAT adding two to four extra months. This timeframe assumes you take two courses per eight-week session, and it may vary depending upon the session in which you start.
Remember, should you choose the UMass Global Internship Pathway, you can begin intern teaching as the teacher of record in a classroom after only four courses. That way you can start earning a salary while finishing your credential and MAT courses.
How does adding a Master of Arts in Teaching benefit me beyond having my bachelor’s degree and this extensive support needs special education teaching credential?
- Expertise — You’ll expand your skills as an educator through the additional courses needed to earn your MAT, which all focus on broader issues in education.
- Increased salary potential — Most school districts offer higher pay tiers depending on the level of education.
- Career options — Having a master’s degree expands career options into areas such as curriculum coordinator, department head, assessment director, and various administrative roles.
- Expanded teaching — Should you choose at some point to broaden your teaching from the special education realm, an MAT can allow you to do so, although you may still have to gain subject matter expertise if you move into a completely new area. Still, your MAT would open possibilities teaching at community colleges, doing educational consulting, working at education nonprofits, and other options.