Master of Education in
Learning Disabilities

School of Education

Enriching lives through education

For the teacher who wishes to add another certification area and learn more about teaching students with learning disabilities, this program includes coursework and related practicum to provide the knowledge and skills needed to work with this unique population of students.

M.Ed. in Learning Disabilities

Education Foundation Core (12 hours)

  • EDUC 611 – Solving Instructional Problems Using Technology (3)
  • EDUC 622 – Assessment of Learning and Behavior (3)
  • EDUC 624 – Behavior Management of Students with Disabilities(3)
  • EDUC 648 – Educational Research (3)

Literacy Preparation (7 hours)

  • EDUC 638 – Assessment of Reading (3)
  • EDUC 639 – Practicum: Assessment of Reading (1)
  • EDUC 745 – Teaching Reading and Written Language to Exceptional Learners (3)

Learning Disabilities Professional Preparation (17 hours)

  • EDUC 746 – Practicum: Teaching Reading and Written Language to Exceptional Learners (1)
  • EDUC 759 – IEP Development and Transition for Students with Disabilities(3)
  • EDUC 760 – Introduction to Exceptionalities and Legal Foundations (3)
  • EDUC 761 – Learning Disabilities: Foundations, Characteristics, and Effective Strategies (3)
  • EDUC 762 – Instructional Planning and IEP Development for Students with Disabilities (3)
  • EDUC 763 – Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners (3)
  • EDUC 764 – Practicum –Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners (1)

Course Descriptions