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MASTER OF ARTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION - COURSE LOAD

COURSEWORK AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS PARTS 1 - V

I. SFSU Written English Proficiency: Level I and Level II Requirements:

Level I (entry): The Level I requirement may be a 4 or above on the analytical Writing section of the GRE or a passing grade on the (Graduate Essay Test) GET. This requirement should be met upon admission or before completing 2nd semester; go to for more information for signing up at the testing center: www.sfsu.edu/~testing/get.html

Level II (exit): Level II is measured by successful completion of Options I, II, or III culminating experience requriements that include one of the following: master's written comprehensive examination, crative work project, field study, or thesis. Satisfactory completion automatically certifies that the second level writing requirement has been met

II. CORE REQUIREMENTS:
Core requirements include the following units: (9 units)

  • ISED 797 Seminar in Education Research (3);
  • SPED 788 Research and Literature, Policy and Practice in Special Education (3); and
  • SPED 801 Diversity in Special Education-Family, Resources & Culture (3), or SPED 779 Family Systems & Services for Young Disabled Children (3)


III. SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES: as required by area of emphasis and approved by graduate program advisor (12 units)

IV. RELATED STUDIES COURSES:
selected on basis of professional goals and degree emphasis, and approved by graduate program advisor (6 units)

V. CULMINATING EXPERIENCE
* (3 - 6 units)
Review and select Option I, II or II as required by area of emphasis and approved by graduate program advisor:

Option I (3 units):
SPED 894 Creative Work in Special Education (3 units); or
SPED 895 ** Field Study (3); or
SPED 898 ** Master’s Thesis (3), and Oral Defense of Thesis

Option II (3 units):
SPED 881 Advanced Research Seminar in Special Education (3); and Master’s Comprehensive Written Examination

Option III (6 units):
Two Elective Graduate Seminars, which will reflect critical analysis of literature and application of research; and
Master’s Comprehensive Written Examination


Minimum and Maximum Units: 30-33

* Option I required for the following emphasis areas: Moderate/Severe Disabiltiies required to complete SPED 898 and Oral Defense of Thesis; Early Childhood Special Education and Visual Impairments required to complete Option I with SPED 881 as pre-requisite; and students in Mild/Moderate Disabilities emphasis who are advised to select Option I, must complete SPED 881 as pre-requisite.

** Review by Human Subject Committee required
(go to: www.sfsu.edu/~protocol/human.htm).


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