Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2018-19 NSU Graduate Catalog Program: Special Education-Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), M.Ed. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Special Education-Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), M.Ed.OSRHE Program Code: 154 Major Code: 6880 Purpose The M.Ed. Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) program aligns with NSU’s focused mission of “empower[ing] individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.” In like manner, this program empowers teachers to sustain a culture of learning for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and all other disabilities. One in every 50 school-aged children have been identified with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2013). The goal of this program is to prepare teachers to effectively educate students with ASD and other disabilities. Specialty Accreditation NSU’s educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), www.caepnet.org, (1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023, 202-223-0077), and the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (840 Research Parkway, Suite 455, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, 405-522-5399), www.ok.gov/oeqa Credential Requirements Courses included in the Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Master of Education program do not represent all courses needed for a Special Education teaching certificate. Candidates seeking certification should contact NSU’s Teacher Certification office for individual advisement on courses needed based on previous college credits. |
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Admission RequirementsAdmission to the Graduate CollegeThe minimum requirements for regular admission to the Graduate College are:
Admission to Degree ProgramDuring the initial meeting with the academic advisor, the graduate student will review the prerequisites and conditions necessary for formal admissions to the intended degree program. When all of the prerequisite conditions have been met, the graduate student will be formally admitted to the program using the program’s prescribed process. The signed program admission form will then be sent to the Graduate College for final certification. | ||||
Admission to M. Ed. Special Education - ASD ProgramThe graduate student must successfully meet the following requirements:
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Professional Education - 6 hrs. required | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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EDUC 5103 - Educational Research | ||||
EDUC 5483 - Advanced Educational Measurements | ||||
Special Education - 20 hrs. required | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
SPED 4263 - Assistive Technology Strategies and Universal Design for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||||
OR SLP 5343 - Assistive Technology | ||||
SPED 5203 - Evidence-Based Strategies & Curriculum Design for Students with ASD | ||||
SPED 5303 - Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with ASD | ||||
SPED 5323 - Response to Intervention and Assessment of Students with ASD | ||||
SPED 5803 - Practicum in ASD | ||||
SPED 5812 - Seminar: Administration of Special Education Programs | ||||
READ 5113 - Emergent & Early Literacy Development | ||||
OR READ 5223 - Intermediate/Middle School/High School Reading Instruction | ||||
Enrichment Courses - 6 hrs. requiredSelect six hours from the list below. Exceptions to this list need approval from the Special Education program coordinator. | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
READ 5323 - Literacy Assessment | ||||
READ 5480 - Applied Assessment | ||||
READ 5510 - Seminar: Literacy Trends & Issues | ||||
ECED 5563 - Diversity Issues in Early Childhood | ||||
ECED 5713 - Advanced Study, Cognitive Development of Young Children | ||||
ECED 5813 - Utilization of Resources in Early Childhood | ||||
LIBM 5313 - Advanced Materials for Young Adults | ||||
LIBM 5513 - Information Resources and Services | ||||
SLP 4813 - Language Development | ||||
SLP 5222 - Early Intervention | ||||
Capstone - 1 hr. required | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
SPED 5901 - Research on Teaching & Assessment of Students with ASD | ||||
Total Credit Hours: 33 including Capstone | ||||
Accelerated B.S.Ed. Special Education-Mild/Moderate Disorders to M.Ed. Special Education-Autism Spectrum DisordersNote: Please refer to Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program for complete information concerning Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Programs. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for bachelor’s degree requirements. IMPORTANT:
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ADP Professional Education - 6 hrs. required | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
EDUC 5103 - Educational Research | ||||
EDUC 5483 - Advanced Educational Measurements | ||||
ADP Special Education - 20 hrs. required | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
SPED 4263 - Assistive Technology Strategies and Universal Design for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Completed as part of the B.S.Ed. program along with an additional assignment) | ||||
SPED 5203 - Evidence-Based Strategies & Curriculum Design for Students with ASD (Completed as part of the B.S.Ed. program) | ||||
SPED 5303 - Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with ASD | ||||
SPED 5323 - Response to Intervention and Assessment of Students with ASD (Completed as part of the B.S.Ed. program) | ||||
SPED 5803 - Practicum in ASD | ||||
SPED 5812 - Seminar: Administration of Special Education Programs (Completed as part of the B.S.Ed. program) | ||||
READ 5113 - Emergent & Early Literacy Development | ||||
or READ 5223 - Intermediate/Middle School/High School Reading Instruction | ||||
ADP Enrichment Courses 6 hrs. requiredSelect six hours from the list below. Exceptions to this list need approval from the Special Education program coordinator. | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
READ 5323 - Literacy Assessment | ||||
READ 5480 - Applied Assessment | ||||
READ 5510 - Seminar: Literacy Trends & Issues | ||||
ECED 5563 - Diversity Issues in Early Childhood | ||||
ECED 5713 - Advanced Study, Cognitive Development of Young Children | ||||
ECED 5813 - Utilization of Resources in Early Childhood | ||||
LIBM 5313 - Advanced Materials for Young Adults | ||||
LIBM 5513 - Information Resources and Services | ||||
SLP 4813 - Language Development | ||||
SLP 5222 - Early Intervention | ||||
ADP Capstone - 1 hr. required | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
SPED 5901 - Research on Teaching & Assessment of Students with ASD | ||||
ADP Total Credit Hours: 33 including Capstone | ||||
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