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Accreditation
Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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MEd. in Special Education (Eligible for Credential)
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The Master of Education in Special Education (Eligible for Credential) is a cross-categorical program. It is designed for any individual interested in the education of children with special needs in the K-12 setting who wishes to seek a teaching certificate.
Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the students’ various learning needs. Students must be prepared to complete a full-time 16 week student teaching component at the end of the program. This student teaching experience must be completed with a certified special education teacher.
Course Include
- Special Education Foundations and Framework
This course orients students to the special education program, the field. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and Council for Exceptional Children Standards, which guide special education research practices, are also discussed. It includes an introduction to creating a professional portfolio.
- Educating Learners with Diverse Needs
Emphasis will be placed on definitions, etiology, characteristics, and prevalence of various exceptionalities; laws and litigation protecting the rights of students with special needs and their families.
- Characteristics of Students with Mental Retardation
The focus of this course is to provide the special education student with advanced knowledge of MR, including the history with attention to law and litigation, definition, causes, and characteristics of MR in children and adults.
- Strategies for Teaching Students with Mental Retardation
This course is designed to advance the special educator's understanding and mastery of methods appropriate for meeting the educational needs of elementary and secondary students with MR.
- Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities
The focus of this course is to provide the special education student with advanced knowledge of LD, including the history with attention to law and litigation, definition, causes, and characteristics of learning disabilities in children and adults.
- Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
This course is designed to advance the special educator’s understanding and mastery of methods appropriate for meeting the educational needs of elementary and secondary students with LD. Effective teaching strategies for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction based on appropriate assessment for elementary and secondary students with LD in special and regular education classes are investigated, planned, implemented, and evaluated based on appropriate assessment.
- Characteristics of Students with Emotional Disabilities
The focus of this course is to provide the special education student with advanced knowledge of ED, including the history with attention to law and litigation, definition, etiology, types, and characteristics of students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Strategies for Teaching Students with Emotional Disorders
This course is designed to advance the special educator's understanding and mastery of methods appropriate for meeting the educational needs of elementary and secondary students with ED.
- Diagnosis and Assessment in Special Education
This capstone course in special education is designed to incorporate issues in collaboration and communication and to synthesize the special education process from assessment to delivery of instruction. Specific skill development includes assessing students with disabilities, completing special education forms, and conducting meetings and conferences with parents and school professionals.
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Education Resources
Earn Your Degree Online
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Facts & Info
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (member of North Central Assocation of Colleges and Schools).
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Address:
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
US
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Institution Type:
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
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Calendar Type:
Online programs are currently operating on a semester basis. Students can take more than one course per semester.
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Delivery Format:
Our online programs are delivered by dedicated professionals in a multimedia format and will help you acquire the most current knowledge and skills. We are committed to providing academic support whenever you need it.
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Carnegie Classification:
Master's College or University I
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Technical Requirements:
1.2 GHz (Pentium/Celeron/AMD Athlon); Windows 98/XP/2000; Office 2000; anti-virus software; 256 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive, 56.6/DSL/cable modem, 1024x768 monitor, video card, sound card, speakers, CD-ROM drive, printer, e-mail address, ISP account
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Geographic Restrictions:
None
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On-Campus Requirement:
None.
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Loans Offered:
Perkins Loan, Stafford Student Loans, PLUS Loans, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) State Grant, Arizona Post-Secondary Education Voucher Program State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
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