2021-2022 Graduate Catalog


SPED Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

Core Courses: Early Childhood and K-12--12 required courses

SPED 600Introduction of Graduate Research

3

SPED 621Collaboration with Families and Professionals in Special Education

3

SPED 622Special Education Law and Leadership

3

SPED 695Research Synthesis Project

3

Specialization Area: Early Childhood--12 required credits

SPED 630Development in Early Childhood

3

SPED 631Introduction To Early Childhood Supports and Services

3

SPED 632Methods in Early Childhood Special Education

3

SPED 633Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education

3

Specialization Area: K-12-- 9 required credits

SPED 640Classroom and Behavior Management

3

SPED 641Assessment in Special Education

3

SPED 642Methods for Working with Students with Disabilities

3

Elective Courses

The elective courses are preapproved by and completed prior to enrollment in the program.  They are typically completed through one of Augustana University's continuing education partners.

Early Childhood specialization students are to take two courses (6 credit hours), as approved by the Program Director.

K-12 specialization students are to take three courses (9 credit hours) as approved by the Program Director.