Master of Arts Curriculum Requirements

All classes for the Master of Art in Special Education program are taught using distance delivery methods so you can enjoy the convenience of expanding your education while working full-time in your current postition. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to apply to the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board for an endorsement in K-12 Special Education.

Required Courses (35 credit hours)

Program Core
Students must take all courses listed below.

• EDEX 5071 Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5080 Teaching Students with Severe to Low Incidence Disabilities (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5720 Special Education Law (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5355 Assessment (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5100 Practicum I (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5110 Positive Behavior Support and Management (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5120 Academic Instruction in General Education for Students with Disabilities (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5200 Practicum II (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5000 Collaboration/Professional Interdisciplinary Relationships (3 credit hours)
• EDEX 5250 Assistive Technology (2 credit hours)
• EDEX 5260 Transition Planning (2 credit hours)

Research Courses
Students must choose 3 credit hours from courses listed below.

• EDEX 5150 Research Applications in the Classroom 3
• EDRE 5530 Introduction to Research 3
• EDRE 5550 Action Research 3