Special Education (MA/MS)
http://education.uoregon.edu/SPED
Beth Harn, Program Director
541-346-1412
541-346-0683 fax
HEDCO Education Building, Third Floor
sped@uoregon.edu
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well-being, positive social interactions, and self-determination. (CEC Initial Prep. Standard 1), as measured by passing grades (P) in all practicum and/or student teaching experiences.
- Practice within ethical and legal guidelines; advocate for improved outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families while considering their social, cultural, and linguistic diversity (CEC Initial Prep. Sub-Standards 1.1 and 1.2), as measured by a grade of B- or better in SPED 428/528 SPED Law.
- Create and contribute to safe, respectful, and productive learning environments for individuals with exceptionalities through the use of effective routines and procedures and use a range of preventive and responsive practices to support social, emotional and educational well-being (CEC Initial Prep. Sub-standard 6.1), as measured by a grade of B- or better in SPED 426/526 Behavior and Classroom Management.
- Consider individual abilities, interests, learning environments, and cultural and linguistic factors in the selection, development, and adaptation of learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities (CEC Sub-standard 5.1), as measured by grades of B- or better in all instructional methods courses.
Special Education Major
Code | Title | Credits |
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Foundations - Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Foundations of Disability I | ||
Foundations in Early Childhood and Early Intervention | ||
Behavioral Support - Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Behavior and Classroom Management | ||
Advanced Behavior and Classroom Management | ||
Legal | 3 | |
Special Education Law | ||
Multicultural | 3 | |
Diversity and Special Education | ||
Field Studies - Select one course in this area: | 3 | |
Practicum: [Topic] | ||
Terminal Project | ||
Research - Select one course in this area: | 3-4 | |
Experimental Course: [Topic] | ||
Early Intervention Practicum I | ||
Terminal Activity |
Students who wish to obtain a master of arts degree must complete the equivalent of two years of a second language.