This program will be approved by the Department and the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, with the advisor s approval, the program of studies requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of selected coursework. No more than one-half of the course requirements for the Master s Degree may be met by courses open to both graduate and undergraduate degree students. Specific requirements are outlined under Program Descriptions. Admission Requirements Applicants for admission to the Master s Degree program must complete an application to the degree program from the Department of Special Education AND an application for graduate studies from the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. In addition to successful completion of all required coursework, students must pass a comprehensive exam based on the subject area under study.
Students can register for up to six hours of thesis for completion of the degree.
Thesis credit hours can be counted toward the requirement of 36 hours of coursework as electives credit. Professional Certification Professional certification is contingent upon successful experience in an endorsed field of study. Satisfaction of other prerequisites needed for completion of endorsements will be considered after consultation between individual students and their advisor.