<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Within the Master of Education with a specialization in Special Education courses, you have the opportunity to gain an overview of both gifted and disabled student learning theories or focus on developing your knowledge of one area. Students will have the chance to examine best practices for special education curriculum creation and student assessment. In addition, courses are designed to strengthen your classroom and behavioral management, organizational problem-solving, and advocacy abilities. This program is not designed to lead to teacher licensure or certification. Students interested in certification should check their state's requirements prior to enrolling in this series. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to this program, you may already be an experienced educator looking to develop a specialization area or strengthen their existing knowledge of special education. Applicants to National University's online graduate programs should already possess a bachelor's degree. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you will be required to complete 30 credit hours. Fifteen of those credits will be from required foundational courses, 12 credits will be from specialization courses of your choice, and a final three credits from your capstone course. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 5000</td><td>Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 5022</td><td> Educational Policies and Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 5001</td><td>Contemporary Issues in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 5034</td><td>School Community Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 5023</td><td>Multicultural Relationships in Educational Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select four courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>SE 5000</td><td>Introduction to Students with Disabilities</td></tr> <tr><td>SE 5001</td><td>Assessment in Special Education</td></tr> <tr><td>SE 5002</td><td>Instructing Students with Specific Learning Disabilities</td></tr> <tr><td>SE 5003</td><td>Instructing Students with Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders</td></tr> <tr><td>SE 5004</td><td>Instructing Students with Intellectual Disabilities</td></tr> <tr><td>SE 5005</td><td>Special Education Law</td></tr> <tr><td>SE 5006</td><td>Teaching Strategies in Special Education</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ED 6003</td><td> PK-12 Specialization Action Research Capstone</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon earning a Master of Education with a specialization in Special Education degree, you may be able to seek increased responsibilities in your current place of employment. In addition, opportunities could be sought with K-12 schools, colleges, community education agencies, or family service departments. </p> <p>This National University M.Ed. program could prepare you to pursue roles as: </p> <ul><li>Exceptional needs educators </li><li>Special education lead teachers </li><li>Educational programs coordinators </li><li>College education professors</li></ul>