2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

Outcomes

Overarching Program Goals

The MEd Program candidates will:

  • Assume the role of teacher-scholar
  • Exhibit strong communication skills-Including writing with a variety of purposes/audiences in mind
  • Demonstrate reflective, professional dispositions in both work, and interactions

Master of Edcuation in Special Educaiton K-12 Outcomes:

These ourcomes are aligned wit hthe Council for Exceptional children's Standards for Special Educators, which are the guiding state nad national standards.

  • Apply legal and ethical standards related to the education of children and youth with disabilities. 
  • Use evidence-based, research-grounded interventions to the support learning and behavior of children and youth with disabilities. 
  • Develop and apply instructional practices based on knowledge of children and youth with disabilities, their families, communities, and curricular standards. 
  • Assess the development and learning of children and youth with disabilities, and use that information to direct and monitor the effectiveness of interventions. 
  • Develop skills for supporting collaboration with families, including skills needed to effectively collaborate with others to accomplish this. 
  • Analyze, synthesize, and apply research to inform professional practice. 
  • Demonstrate ability in scholarly writing.