Master of Education in Special Education
offered by Lamar University

Master of Education in Special Education
at
Lamar University
Overview

This online degree program is designed to prepare you to serve children across the spectrum of special education

Master of Education in Special Education

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Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Gain in-depth knowledge of various learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other exceptionalities
Develop the ability to create inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments that cater to the individual needs and backgrounds of students with disabilities
Develop expertise in designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the individual learning styles and needs of students with disabilities
Learn to create and adapt curriculum materials to ensure accessibility and address the specific learning goals of students with disabilities
Gain proficiency in integrating assistive technologies and other digital tools into instruction to support student learning and accessibility

More about this course

Lamar University's M.Ed. in Special Education online prepares you to design curricula and learning environments that nurture the abilities of special education students while helping them manage a range of learning difficulties and behavioral issues
This online special education master’s program core curriculum is based in research, assessment and content specific to the exceptional learner
You will understand how the needs and capabilities of these types of students differ from those developing normally and how best to guide them in their learning process
You also will learn how to assess and evaluate educational status and progress as well as strategies for curriculum modification and behavior management

SPED 5301: Survey of Exceptional Learner

SPED 5302: Tests, Measurement, and Evaluation

SPED 5303: Educational Psychology

SPED 5304: Special Education Law

SPED 5305: Research in Special Education

SPED 5311: Instructional Strategies for High Incidence Disabilities

SPED 5312: Functional Behavior Assessment

SPED 5313: Instructional Strategies for Low Incidence Disabilities

SPED 5314: Reading & Language Arts for Diverse Learners

SPED 5315: Transition for Students With Exceptionalities

SPED 5316: Models for Change Through Collboration

SPED 5320: Psychoeducational Evaluation of Exceptional Children

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Conditional Admission is offered to students who meet all university requirements except for language proficiency. Conditionally admitted students are required to enroll in ELS Language Center classes and must successfully complete Level 112 Intensive Program