Special Education- Master of Education
For information contact:
Department Chair
Department of Educational Psychology
201 McGuffey, 513-529-2767
GSEP@miamioh.edu
The degree serves two purposes:
- provide required coursework to lead to initial teaching license in mild/moderate special education; and
- provide advanced coursework for teachers already licensed in special education.
Within the licensure component of the degree, there are options for both educators who are currently licensed and for students who do not currently hold a teaching license in any area. The degree program is offered in a fully online format. Each course in this program includes online coursework and 3 required synchronous class sessions held virtually on Saturdays at the beginning, middle, and end of the course session.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the master's degree program requires:
- acceptance by the Graduate School,
- official undergraduate transcripts, and
- one letter of recommendation from professional contacts, specifically addressing your potential for advanced graduate study
To apply for the Master of Education, Special Education degree program, go to the graduate school application portal found on the graduate school page via the link below http://miamiOH.edu/graduate-studies/admission/index.html. Complete the application, then upload the required program materials listed here. Once you are admitted, you will be required to mail an official transcript to the graduate school at:
Graduate School
105 Laws Hall
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
The application deadline for fall term admission is August 1 for domestic applicants.
Program Requirements
Resulting in a Master's degree or M.Ed with Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate) licensure.
M.Ed. degree only:
- 18 credit hours from Special Education Core or Literacy Electives in consultation with program academic advisor.
- 12 hours from Graduate Research Courses.
M.Ed. + Licensure:
This option is for students who currently hold a teaching license and wish to add K-12 Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist Licensure.
- 24 credit hours of Special Education Core
- 12 credit hours from Graduate Research Courses
M.Ed. + Initial Licensure
This option is for students who are seeking an initial teaching license.
- 24 credit hours of Special Education Core
- 12 credit hour Supervised Field Experience.
- 12 credit hours from Graduate Research Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Program Core | ||
| EDP 518 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| EDP 528 | Phonological Awareness and Phonics | 3 |
| EDP 538 | Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Writing | 3 |
| EDP 548 | Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention | 3 |
| EDP 578 | Collaboration and the Law in Special Education | 3 |
| EDP 596 | Behavioral Interventions: Theory, Principles, and Techniques | 3 |
| EDP 625 | Math Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention | 3 |
| EDP 656 | Education of Individuals with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| Graduate Research Courses | ||
| 12 of the 15 credit hours below are required for M.Ed. Degree | ||
| EDP 601 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDP 603 | Theories of Human Learning | 3 |
| EDP 607 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDP 651 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDP 652 | Educational Research Practicum | 3 |
| Literacy Electives | ||
| TCE 603 | Language, Literacy and Culture | 3 |
| TCE 632 | Literacy Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| TCE 642 | Science of Reading | 3 |
| TCE 646 | Reading and Writing in Content Areas | 3 |
| 12 credit hours of EDP 605F are required for students who do not hold a current teaching license. | ||