Specific Requirements (2012-13 catalog)
Prerequisites (11 credits):
| PSYU 323 |
Child Development |
3 |
| or PSYU 324 |
Adolescence |
3 |
| EDUU 510 |
Introduction to Teaching or a valid teaching credential |
3 |
| EDUU 511 |
Collaboration for Inclusive Schooling |
3 |
| EDUU 602 |
Positive Behavior Supports |
3 |
| EDUU 649 |
Data-based Decision Making in Special Education or EDUU 655 Individualized Education Plan Development and Special Education Law |
3 |
Core courses (24 credits):
| EDUU 510 |
Introduction to Teaching |
3 |
| EDUU 511 |
Collaboration for Inclusive Schooling |
3 |
| EDUU 512 |
The Art and Craft of Teaching |
3 |
| EDUU 649 |
Data-Based Decision Making in Special Education |
3 |
| EDUU 602 |
Positive Behavior Supports |
3 |
| EDUU 603 |
Instructional Supports for Communication, Language and Literacy |
3 |
| EDUU 655 |
IEP Development and Special Education Law |
3 |
| EDMU 520 |
Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms I |
3 |
Literacy Content (3 credits):
| EDMU 521 |
Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms II |
3 |
| or |
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| EDSU 532 |
Effective Literacy for Single Subject Candidates |
3 |
Emphasis course (3-6 credits):
| EDUU 519 |
Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
3 |
| and/or |
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| EDUU 560 |
Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities |
3 |
| EDUU 600 |
Research and Evaluation Methods |
3 |
| EDUU 661 |
Collaborative and Cooperative Teaching |
3 |
Advanced Electives (24 credits)
Select from the emphasis areas described below. At least 12 credits must come from one Emphasis area. Students may select courses from other emphasis areas or transfer in appropriate courses to meet the credit requirement.
Brandman University awards 6 semester credits towards Advanced electives for successful completion of an Education Specialist Clear Induction Program. The Education Specialist Clear Induction program must be completed prior to the student being awarded these 6 units, and will be evaluated for credit hour compliance. If students use these 6 units of block transfer, they will be allowed 6 additional units of transfer for the entire program.
Students admitting into Option 1 must select one emphasis area when applying. The remaining advanced electives credits must be decided upon with an advisor and communicated to the Teacher Accreditation Department so the credits can be added to the student’s official program.
Emphases:
1. Content Strategies: EDMU 520, EDMU 521, EDMU 522, EDMU 523, EDSU 530, EDSU 531, EDSU 532, EDSU 533
2. Advanced Methodology: EDUU 687, EDUU 688, EDUU 638 or EDUU 660, EDUU 650, CSPU 639
3. Autism: EDUU 575, EDUU 675 , EDUU 676, EDUU 677
4. Early Childhood Special Education: EDUU 665, EDUU 666, EDUU 667, EDUU 668, EDUU 669
Total credits (not including Prerequisites) 33
Demonstration of Mastery
Candidates for the Master of Arts in Special Education degree must successfully complete a digital portfolio of eight signature assignments with reflective essays. These assignments will be chosen with faculty approval. Candidates can submit the portfolio during their last remaining course in their program, and must meet the minimum passing score on the portfolio rubric.