special education

• The Master of Science Degree in Special Education provides specialized training in educating students with disabilities.
• With increased   demands for special education teachers in our schools, this program is designed for certified teachers seeking additional Pennsylvania certification in special education PreK-12. 
• Candidates will explore assessment and instruction strategies and techniques for high-incidence, low-incidence and emotional support students with disabilities; develop skills for writing and implementing individualized education programs, evaluation reports and behavioral analyses; and investigate the laws and legislation relevant to special education.
• Candidates participate in dual-placement, high- and low-incidence practica to establish a firm understanding of the instructional concepts taught during the program.
• Candidates are given opportunities to collaborate as a community team member and as a pre-service teacher to encourage high- and low-incidence students and their parents to work together to produce and implement individualized education program goals, activities and objectives.
• Candidates will utilize research-based effective instructional strategies and diagnostic tools to demonstrate an understanding of child development while meeting the needs of various exceptionalities.
• Candidates graduating from this program will be prepared to take the Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests (PECT): Special Education PreK-12. 

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