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M.Ed. in Special Education

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The Master in Education in Special Education at Drury University is an online graduate degree with an emphasis on evidenced based practices specific to the support of children and youth who exhibit a variety of diverse learning needs.

Available completely online.

Program Advisor: Instructor Thea Scott
Office: Lay Hall 202
Phone: (417) 873-7875
E-Mail: tscott012@drury.edu

This program requires a total of 30 credit hours.

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Program highlights:

  • May be completed entirely online. Note that some electives may have a seated component. However, candidates may work with the advisor to design an all online option.
  • Designed for individuals who are previously certified in an area of education. The program is also appropriate for professionals working in agencies that address the needs of individuals with exceptionalities and others with an interest in exceptional populations.
  • This degree does not lead to initial teaching certification. See the Drury Alternative Track in Special Education (DATSE) for a graduate option to certification in Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
  • Individuals completing the Special Education M.Ed. may also be interested in an add on certificate in Dyslexia (additional hours apply). Contact a program advisor for information on Dyslexia courses and the add on option.

Candidates may personalize their program of study via selected course projects tailored to an area of interest and completion of electives in Special Education as well as Dyslexia and Reading. This program is student oriented, competency based, and aligned to national standards. Applicants, as well as candidates who have been admitted to the program, are encouraged to access the School of Education and Child Development website and the Special Education M.Ed. webpage for additional requirements including a description of coursework, program competencies, professional portfolio requirements, and other information to support program completion.

Required Courses: 21 hrs.

  • *SCI 621* Educational Technology 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 610 Behavior Analysis and Intervention 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 651 Evaluation of Abilities and Achievement 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 654 Clinical Experience One 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 655 Clinical Experience Two 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 689** Introduction to Educational Research 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 700** Capstone Seminar 3 hrs.
  • *Must be taken within the first two semesters
  • **Must be taken in last 9 hours of program

Electives: 9 hrs.

Choose three:

  • EDUC 606 Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 611 Counseling Parents of Exceptional Children 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 625 Correction of Mathematical Difficulties 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 649 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 652 Language Development of the Exceptional Child 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 667 Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities 3 hrs.

Students may select electives from outside this list when necessary to meet professional goals, but express prior permission from the advisor is required to maintain the integrity of the program.