Special Education Concentrations

Path 1

This fully online concentration is designed for practicing educators who wish to enrich their competency and may lead to Washington State and/or NAD endorsement in the field of special education once all requirements are met including any state required assessments.

Concentration Core

PSYC 530	Psychological Testing	3
SPED 520	Early Childhood Through Adolescent Special Education	4
SPED 522	Methods of Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms	4
SPED 526	Behavioral Interventions: Theory, Principles, and Techniques	4
SPED 527	Academic Interventions: Mild, Moderate, and Sever Disabilities	4
SPED 530	Professional Skills in Special Education	4
Total Credit Hours:		23

Path 2

Designed for practicing educators who already have a SPED endorsement or who wish to enrich their competency and further enhance teaching in the field of special education. This path does not lead to Washington State and/or NAD endorsement.

Concentration Core

In consultation with graduate advisor, select 24 credits from the list below:

EDAD 539	Supervision and Coaching for K-12 Educators	3
EDAD 550	Legal Essentials for Effective K-12 School Leadership	3
EDUC 546	Reading and Writing Assessment, Diagnosis and Remediation	4
EDUC 556	Integrative Curriculum Design	3
PSYC 515	Developmental Psychology	3
PSYC 530	Psychological Testing	3
SPED 520	Early Childhood Through Adolescent Special Education	4
SPED 522	Methods of Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms	4
SPED 525	Intervention Strategies for Learning Disabilities	4
SPED 526	Behavioral Interventions: Theory, Principles, and Techniques	4
SPED 527	Academic Interventions: Mild, Moderate, and Sever Disabilities	4
SPED 530	Professional Skills in Special Education	4
SPED 593	Practicum in Special Education	4
SOWK 558	Cognitive Behavior Therapy	3
SOWK 588	Social Work, Religion, and Spirituality	3
Total Credit Hours:		24