M.A. in Education
Special Education Specialization
Curriculum
The Special Education M.A. is a 36 credit program, to be completed in 3 semesters (full-time) or 5 semesters (part-time).
Program Requirements – Elementary Certification (Grades 1-6)
COURSE SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
| Semester | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (Fall) | EDS 500 | Inclusive Educational Practices | 2 |
| EDS 502 | Assessment for Elementary Special Educators | 3 | |
| EDS 503 | Positive Behavior Supports | 3 | |
| EDS 505 | Supervised Practicum – Elementary and Middle Level | 1 | |
| EDS 510 | Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (Spring) | EDS 501 | Collaboration and Co-Teaching | 2 |
| EDS 504 | Research in Special Education | 3 | |
| EDS 506 | Supervised Practicum: Elementary and Middle Level | 1 | |
| EDS 509 | Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities | 3 | |
| EDS 511 | Literacy and Language Instruction | 3 | |
| Semester 3 (Fall) | EDS 512 | Leadership and Elementary Program Management | 3 |
| EDS 518 | Supervised Internship | 9 |
COURSE SEQUENCE FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Semester | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (Fall) | EDS 500 | Inclusive Educational Practices | 2 |
| EDS 503 | Positive Behavior Supports | 3 | |
| EDS 505 | Supervised Practicum: Elementary and Middle Level | 1 | |
| Semester 2 (Spring) | EDS 501 | Collaboration and Co-Teaching | 2 |
| EDS 504 | Research in Special Education | 3 | |
| EDS 506 | Supervised Practicum: Elementary and Middle Level | 1 | |
| Semester 3 (Fall) | EDS 502 | Assessment for Elementary Special Educators | 3 |
| EDS 510 | Teaching Elementary Students with Mild Disabilities | 3 | |
| Semester 4 (Spring) | EDS 509 | Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| EDS 511 | Literacy and Language Instruction | 3 | |
| Semester 5 (Fall) | EDS 512 | Leadership and Elementary Program Management | 3 |
| EDS 518 | Supervised Internship NOTE: EDS 518 requires you to work under the supervision of a cooperating teacher (selected by URI) for the entire semester on a full-time basis. This would necessitate taking a leave of absence from your teaching position if you have one. | 9 |
Program Requirements – Secondary Certification (Grades 7-12)
COURSE SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
| Semester | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (Fall) | EDS 500 | Inclusive Educational Practices | 2 |
| EDS 503 | Positive Behavior Supports | 3 | |
| EDS 507 | Supervised Practicum: Secondary and Middle Level | 1 | |
| EDS 513 | Assessment for Secondary Special Educators | 3 | |
| EDS 516 | Teaching Secondary Students with Mild Disabilities | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (Spring) | EDS 501 | Collaboration and Co-Teaching | 2 |
| EDS 504 | Research in Special Education | 3 | |
| EDS 508 | Supervised Practicum: Secondary/Middle Level | 1 | |
| EDS 511 | Literacy and Language Instruction | 3 | |
| EDS 517 | Transition Planning for Post-School Outcomes | 3 | |
| Semester 5 (Fall) | EDS 518 | Supervised Internship | 9 |
| EDS 520 | Leadership and Secondary Program Management | 3 |
COURSE SEQUENCE FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Semester | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (Fall) | EDS 500 | Inclusive Educational Practices | 2 |
| EDS 503 | Positive Behavior Supports | 3 | |
| EDS 507 | Supervised Practicum: Secondary and Middle Level | 1 | |
| Semester 2 (Spring) | EDS 501 | Collaboration and Co-Teaching | 2 |
| EDS 504 | Research in Special Education | 3 | |
| EDS 508 | Supervised Practicum: Secondary/Middle Level | 1 | |
| Semester 3 (Fall) | EDS 513 | Assessment for Secondary Special Educators | 3 |
| EDS 516 | Teaching Secondary Students with Mild Disabilities | 3 | |
| Semester 4 (Spring) | EDS 511 | Literacy and Language Instruction | 3 |
| EDS 517 | Transition Planning for Post-School Outcomes | 3 | |
| Semester 5 (Fall) | EDS 518 | Supervised Internship NOTE: EDS 518 requires you to work under the supervision of a cooperating teacher (selected by URI) for the entire semester on a full-time basis. This would necessitate taking a leave of absence from your teaching position if you have one. | 9 |
| EDS 520 | Leadership and Secondary Program Management | 3 |