Education, Special Education, M.Ed.
The Master of Education in special education program allows current educators to add an additional endorsement in special education to their existing teaching certification. Educators gain a graduate-level understanding that prepares them to effectively lead students who receive special education services.
Visit the program website for more information.
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项目概述
This program prepares candidates to effectively teach students with 残疾的人 in a variety of settings and to effectively manage the classroom by developing the ability to adjust teaching practices according to individual student needs. 该计划的特点是 trained faculty who value interaction with candidates, robust clinical components and field placement opportunities, and content that is directly applicable to the K-12 classroom setting.
This program does not lead to initial teacher certification. Please see the Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) program if you are seeking initial teacher certification at the graduate level.
Why Study Special Education at Grand Valley?
- 大峡谷的M.Ed. in special education received the highest level of national recognition from the Council for Exceptional Children.
- Leadership and professional engagement along with networking opportunities are available through the Graduate Student Association 和研究生院.
- 教师 members, with extensive experience, support and encourage success among students as educators in their academic endeavors at Grand Valley and later in their careers.
- 课程是完全在线的.
- Accredited by 高等教育委员会 and a member 的 中北部协会.
认证
大峡谷州立大学's College of Education and 社区 创新是由 高等教育委员会 并且是一个成员 的 中北部协会 (NCA). 教师是 leaders in their fields, melding together the philosophy of education and your needs as a practitioner.
课程
The Special Education master's degree is 33 credit hours of 课程. Candidates can choose from one 的 following emphasis areas: autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairment, or learning 残疾的人. Classes are offered in the evening, on weekends, during the spring/summer semester, and online, making scheduling easier for 老师. All students will study a variety of subjects including:
- Evidence-based instructional practices
- 评估实践
- Multi-tiered system of supports
- Instructional and assistive technology
- Positive behavior intervention and supports
- 转型实践
职业选择
The outlook for special education 老师 in Michigan and beyond is 非常积极的. Special education teaching positions are considered a critical shortage area by the U.S. 教育部.
申请的最后期限
Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter, November 15; 春夏，3月15日. Early application is strongly encouraged to 确保课程注册. Those applications received after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis and program 可用性. Late applicants should 联系 program director Joseph 费雪, (电子邮件保护). The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
入学要求
For general requirements for graduate admission, visit Grand Valley State University’s admission section 的 在线目录.
Admission into a master's of education program has additional requirements, which are available on 这个页面.
If you have additional questions, please 联系 our graduate admissions office.
International students, please note: This program does not offer enough consecutive physical classroom presence for a student to 有资格获得F-1签证.
了解更多信息
College of Education and 社区 Innovation
博天堂官方.edu/education/grad
401
Fulton Street West, Building C
(电子邮件保护)
(616) 331-6650
项目负责人
乔·费希尔博士.D.
(616) 331-6189