<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Master of Arts in Teaching program with a specialization in Special Education is designed to provide you with knowledge of the strategies used when working with individuals with special needs. Courses in this program help you learn to identify students who may need special education services, as well as how to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and understand regulations and policies of federal, state, and local education laws. Additional courses help you understand about the specific accommodations and modifications you may need to make for special education students and how to instruct students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders. The program ends with a capstone course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are thinking about enrolling in National University's Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Special Education program, you should have a desire to understand the needs of special education students. You must have already earned a bachelor's degree and have completed an approved teacher certification program prior to applying as well. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to complete 33 credits to earn National University's Master of Education with a specialization in Special Education (which includes nine credits for the successful completion of the required alternative certification). </p> <p><u>Courses for a Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Special Education</u> </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>MAT 5001</td><td> Foundations of Teaching and Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5002</td><td>Planning and Presenting Instruction for Diverse Learners</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5003</td><td>Diversity, Inclusion and Exceptional Learners</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5004</td><td>Technology for the 21st Century Classroom</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><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><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td> MAT 5005</td><td> Capstone for Teachers</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>When you graduate from the Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Special Education program, you could utilize your teaching skills within your current work environment or decide to seek a career where you work with K-12 students with special learning needs or emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Possible positions include: </p> <ul><li>Special education teacher </li><li>Learning disabilities teacher </li><li>Intervention specialist </li><li>Educational programs coordinator</li></ul>