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Open only to educators/professionals living and working overseas.It does not have any attachments such as licensure.
The Master of Education with a concentration in Special
Education prepares the overseas teacher to teach students with
Moderate Disabilities.
Admission Requirements
- The applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- The applicant should have a preferred quality point average of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
- The applicant must submit satisfactory scores on the
Graduate Record Examination General Test.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires successful completion of twelve (12)
courses. An oral comprehensive examination is required of
all students as the culminating experience. A professional
portfolio must be completed and presented prior to the oral
comprehensive examination as part of the degree program. The
exam is taken during the student’s final semester of study.
| Education Core Courses (3) | |
|---|---|
| EDUC 991 | Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice |
| EDUC 998 | Language Development and Communication |
| EDUC 999 | Research and Evaluation |
| Concentration Courses (8) | |
|---|---|
| LTRC 907 | Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice |
| LTRC 930 | Language Development and Communication |
| SPED 937 | Connecting Mathematical Concepts and Teaching |
| SPED 956 | Curriculum Development and Modification |
| SPED 960 | Assessment of Learning Problems |
| SPED 962 | Developmental Patterns of Children with Special Needs |
| SPED 963 | Behavior and Classroom Management |
| SPED 964 | Collaborative Educational Planning |
Elective Course (1)
All students must select an elective course from an academic
content area






