Special Education, Track 1, M.A.S.E.

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Master of Arts in Special Education (K-12 Modified Special Education). The program is available in two versions: The first is designed to be an add-on to an existing Elementary or Middle School Education license. The track is designed to be a Post-baccalaureate initial licensure program in K-12 Modified Special Education.

As an add-on to an existing license. The thirty (30) hour licensure program for level dependent K-12 Modified Special Education is as follows:

Core Courses

EDU 5620 Foundations of Special Education 3 Hours
EDU 5630 Communication/Collaboration for Exceptional Children 3 Hours
EDU 5640 Instructional Strategies for Mild Disabilities (K-6) 3 Hours
EDU 5650 Post-Secondary Transition and Instructional Strategies for Mild Disabilities (7-12) 3 Hours
EDU 5660 Instructional Management 3 Hours
EDU 5670 Behavioral Management for Students with Disabilities 3 Hours
EDU 5680 Assessment for Decision Making 3 Hours
EDU 5690 Practicum: Mild Disabilities 2 Hours
EDU 5691 Practicum: Mild Disabilities 2 Hours
EDU 5692 Practicum: Mild Disabilities 2 Hours
EDU 5735 Reading Instruction for Special Educators 3 Hours

Total: 30 Hours

Student Teaching can be waived if a candidate successfully completes the State of Tennessee required one year of teaching in Special Education, on a transitional license.