Concentrated study of current special education problems with particular attention to program implementation and development resulting from recent legislation and research. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to a master’s program in special education.

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Study of the organization and administration of special education programs. This course may be offered in an online format. Identical to EDL 675. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Study of trends, alternative approaches, and innovative curriculum in planning for individuals with disabilities. Specifically for in-service training. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

This course involves evidence-based strategies for promoting self- determination, self-regulation, and self-advocacy skills in students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 577.

Individual research or project dealing with a problem in special education. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson.

Methods and materials used in teaching students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 577.

Examining the relationship between student behaviors and curriculum in the education of individuals with mild disabilities, focusing on the techniques and practices of various interventions. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 600, 695; admission to MA in Special Education program.

Provide students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate competencies required for working with students with autism spectrum disorder or cognitive impairment or emotional impairment or specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Autism Spectrum Disorder: CDO 550; SPE 530, 531, 532, 533. Cognitive Impairment: SPE 519, 521, 522. Emotional Impairment: SPE 578, 579, 581. Specific Learning Disabilities: SPE 577, 650, 675, 690. Application to register for this course must be filed during the semester prior to registration for approval.

Methods and materials used in teaching mathematics to students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 577, 675.

Presentation and application of designs and procedures pertinent to conducting research in special education. Includes writing a research proposal and manuscript, implementing mini-research project. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Regular or conditional admission to the M.A. in Special Education; SPE 600, permission of instructor.