Master's of Science in Education: Special Education
The Medaille Special Education graduate program will consistently emphasize theory to practice. This Degree is specifically designed for individuals who currently hold or are working towards provisional or initial New York State certification in childhood or middle childhood education. The Medaille program also allows licensed, graduate level teachers to cross certify in special education. Graduates of the Medaille program will understand and be prepared to focus on the unique academic, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of students receiving special education services. Simultaneously, our graduates will help diverse learners to succeed in general education settings. Collaboration with colleagues and families will be emphasized and combined with enhancing the overall knowledge and individual skills of the Special Educator. At all times, students in the Special Education graduate program at Medaille College will be treated as professionals whose opinion, knowledge, and experiences are relevant and important.
Special Education (M.S. in Ed.)
Degree Conferred: Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.)
The Purpose of the Program
To provide the academic and professional training required for provisionally certified professionals (1 - 6; 5 - 9) to earn certification in childhood or middle childhood special education. Students who enter the program with a baccalaureate degree will earn a Master of Science degree in Education. Students who already have a Masters degree can enter the program towards earning a cross certification in Special Education.
The Goal of the Program
To produce Special Education professionals who can effectively teach students with a wide range of special needs, effectively modify existing curriculum and materials for those learners, and work collaboratively with professionals, parents, and their community.
Times
During the academic year, this program is offered on the college's 7+1 schedule which consists of two seven-week blocks per semester with one week in between. Each block consists of classes that meet two evenings per week for each three credit course. Classes will also be scheduled during summer sessions. Students who wish to attend full time may take up to twelve credits per semester based on the 7+1 semester schedule.
Special Education Course Offerings
The following sequence represents the order courses will be taken in the Special Education Masters program at Medaille College starting September, 2006. Exceptions may be made based on previous courses taken, the professional experience of the student, and other relevant issues. Students should contact the Program Director for more information. Individual courses will include field experience components.
CORE COURSES
FALL TERM
ESP 600 Foundations of Special Education 3
ECI 510 Research in Education 3
ESP 601 Learning Disabilities: Theory & Practice 3
ESP 608 Assessment of Students with Disabilities at the Childhood &
Middle Childhood Levels 3
SPRING TERM
ESP 604 Educating Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities 3
ESP 602 Educating Students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities
3
ESP 607 Professional & Family Collaboration in Schools 3
ESP 605 Educating Students with Severe & Multiple Disabilities 3
SUMMER TERM
ESP 606 Assistive Technology in Special Education 3
ESP 603 Identification, Assessment, & Treatment Models for At-Risk Readers
3
ECI 695 Seminar: Teacher as Researcher 3
FALL TERM
ESP 610 Integrative Practicum Seminars: Childhood 1
ESP 677 Student Teaching in Special Education: Childhood 3
or
ESP 611 Integrative Practicum Seminar: Middle Childhood 1
ESP 678 Student Teaching in Special Education: Middle Childhood 3
TOTAL 37 credits
For more information contact Lou Sandler, Program Director, Special Education (lsandler@medaille.edu), (716) 880-2561.
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