Accelerated Special Education (Non-Licensure*)(Grades K-12)

This specialization offers a path to continuing professional achievement. Walden’s MS in Education with a specialization in Special Education (Non-Licensure*) (Grades K-12) synthesizes the most current research in the arenas of neuroscience, assessment, and scientifically based interventions so that you can determine best practices for student learning.

*Walden University’s MS in Education program with a specialization in Special Education (Non-Licensure) does not lead to certification or licensure in special education. Walden makes no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of this program or coursework for graduate credit within this program will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure as a special education teacher.

Degree Requirements

30 total semester credit hours
Core courses (12 sem. cr.)
Specialization courses (18 sem. cr.)
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Specialization Curriculum

Core Courses (12 sem. cr.)

Specialization Courses (18 sem. cr.)

Course Sequence

Semester	Course	Credits
1	EDUC 6610 - Teacher as Professional♦	3 sem. cr.
2	EDUC 6602 - Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment♦○	3 sem. cr.
2	EDUC 6737 - Strategies for Teaching English as a Second Language (Self-Directed)○	3 sem. cr.
3	EDUC 6791 - Special Education: Honoring Due Process (Self-Directed)♦○	3 sem. cr.
3	EDUC 6780 - Exploring Leadership, Collaboration, and Consultation♦	3 sem. cr.
4	EDUC 6782 - Supporting Effective Evaluation and Assessment Practices	3 sem. cr.
4	EDUC 6793 - Creating Effective Behavioral Interventions (Self-Directed)○	3 sem. cr.
5	EDUC 6733 - Action Research for Educators♦	3 sem. cr.
5	EDUC 6001 - MSED Resource Toolkit♦	0 sem. cr.
6	EDUC 6784 - Adapting Instruction Using Evidence-Based Strategies	3 sem. cr.
6	EDUC 6795 - Implementing Literacy-Based Instructional Interventions (Self-Directed)○	3 sem. cr.

Note on Certification

This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.