Special Education, Summer Session

Recent changes by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) have made inclusive education an important component of contemporary education school curricula. Special education studies leading to a second certification in Special Education increases the marketability of practicing teachers who already have received a primary certification in Pennsylvania.

The Master of Education in Special Education program is designed around four major themes: Consultation and collaboration; Inclusion and diversity; Authenticity; and Reflection

Each course embeds these themes within the content of the course in the following ways:

• Focusing on the necessity of consultation, collaboration, and team teaching to provide effective services that build communities of support for students.
• Stressing inclusion as the default option for all students while striving to build communities of diverse individuals.
• Designing authentic, meaningful instruction that addresses real needs of students and families.
• Engaging in self-reflection and reflection on current practices that fosters growth and visionary programming.

Introduction to Inclusive Education (ED580.OL1)
Dates: May 18 – July 7
Summer Session: 01
Credits: 3
Format: Fully Online

Interpreting Educational Research (ED510.OL1)
Dates: July 7 – Aug. 25
Summer Session: 02
Credits: 3
Format: Fully Online