Inclusive Teaching Strategies, M.Ed.

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dProgram: The Masters of Education: Inclusive Teaching Strategies (MEDITS) will further the skills of practicing teachers who are expected to assume increasing responsibility for adapting their classroom practices to meet the needs of students with special needs. Coursework focuses on instructional delivery/curriculum adaptation (with an emphasis in reading and bilingual education), assessment strategies, parent/community collaboration and classroom management.

Courses below the 500 level taken prior to admission to the program may not be used in the program. If such a course is required, see an advisor for an appropriate substitution.

Required Courses

Community - 6 Credits

Choose 6 credits from the following courses:

EDEC 485 - Paraprofessional Training/Supervision Credits: (3)
EDSE 422- Collaboration/Consultation Credits: (3)

EDAD 583 - School and Community Credits: (5)
EDCS 509 - Civic Engagement Credits: (3)

Assessment - 8 to 9 Credits

Choose 8-9 credits from the following courses:

EDRD 412 - Asessment of Reading Skills Credits: (3)
EDBL 439 - Testing English as a Second Language Credits: (2)

EDBL 531 - Sheltering in Mainstream II: Assessment and Resources Credits: (3)
EDSE 521 - Functional Assessment Credits: (3)

Curriculumn - 6 Credits

Choose 6 credits from the following courses:

EDBL 438 - Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: (3)

EDBL 530 - Sheltering in Mainstream I: Methods Credits: (3)
EDSE 523 - Curriculum for Students with Special Needs Credits: (3)

Reading Strategies - 9 to 10

Choose 9-10 credits from the following courses:

EDBL 440 - Reading English as a Second Language Credits: (3)
EDRD 415 - Reading for the Gifted Credits: (3)

EDRD 521 - Reading in the Elementary School Credits: (4)
EDRD 523 - Survey of Research in Reading Credits: (3)

Classroom Management - 3 Credits

EDSE 510 - Instructional Management Principles Credits: (3)

Education Foundations - 10 Credits

EDF 504 - Advanced Educational Statistics Credits: (4)
EDF 510 - Educational Research and Development Credits: (4)
Plus 3 additional credits of Educational Foundations coursework (Strongly recommended - EDF 507, Studies and Problems in Intercultural Education (3)

700, Thesis or Project - 6 Credits OR

Comprehensive Exams with 6 additional credits of approved coursework.