Special Education for Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Master of Arts in Education (0438)
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/ste/
Program Coordinator
Janet L. Tassell, janet.tassell@wku.edu, (270) 745-5306
Program Contact
Rachael Lee, rachael.lee@wku.edu, (270) 745-2819
The MAE Special Education program in Moderate and Severe Disabilities offers courses and experiences for the advanced preparation of special education teachers who teach students with low incidence disabilities.
Program Admission
Applicants must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate and must submit a copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility with their applications.
Graduate Studies Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.
Program Requirements (33 hours)
This program will focus on the assessment, instructional strategies, and/or areas of professional growth consistent with serving students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 502 | Positive Learning Environment | 3 |
| SPED 517 | Transition Services and Programs for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 630 | Special Education Law and Finance | 3 |
| SPED 618 | Social Skills Instruction & Behavioral Programming for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 590 | Advanced Internship in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 501 | Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 535 | Curriculum for Individuals with Moderate and Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 529 | Assessment of Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 615 | Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 610 | Characteristics of Low Incidence Disorders | 3 |
| SPED 612 | Collaboration between Schools and Stakeholders for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
Program Completion Requirements
Prior to earning certification, candidates must complete program requirements and meet praxis exam scores (see www.ets.org).