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Master of Science (MS) in Education

School of Education

Special Education Teaching specialization

Prepare yourself to help children with learning disabilities achieve academic and lifelong success with this state-approved Special Education Teaching specialization. The curriculum, developed around national special education standards, is designed to help you effectively teach children who have a variety of learning disabilities and come from diverse populations. You will study the latest strategies, practices, and techniques for teaching children with learning disabilities, and participate in field experiences that will allow you to apply your skills in real-life situations. People likely to be interested in this specialization include licensed teachers and special education teachers seeking a license in special education teaching with an endorsement in learning disabilities.


Total Program: 60 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Credit: $410

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • ED5007 - Foundations of Educational Leadership - 6 quarter credits
  • ED5500 - Standards-Based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • ED5501 - Assessment and Improvement of Instruction
  • ED5503 - Classroom Management Strategies
  • ED5504 - Strategies for Eliminating the Achievement Gap
  • ED5006 - Survey of Research Methodology

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • ED5700 - Foundations of Special Education
  • ED5701 - Assessment and Planning for Special Education Students
  • ED5702 - Instruction for Special Education Students
  • ED5712 - Communication, Consultation, and Collaboration for Special Education
  • ED5713 - Master's Practicum in Special Education Teaching - 6 quarter credits

Learning Disabled (LD) Endorsement Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • ED5703 - Foundations of the Learning Disabled
  • ED5704 - Assessment and Planning for Learning Disabled Students
  • ED5705 - Instruction for Learning Disabled Students
Review of this specialization is pending in: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.
Admission to the Special Education Teaching specialization requires learners to complete and submit the Capella University School of Education Certification of Licensed Teaching form located at www.capella.edu/aspscripts/schools/TeacherLicensure.pdf.
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their state.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.
Prior to enrollment, Washington state learners are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360.725.6320 or profed@k12.wa.us to determine teacher certification or endorsement requirements, and contact their school district regarding qualifications for salary advancement.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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