Department of Special Education and Counseling
Special Education (M.Ed.) Advanced Studies
The Advanced Studies concentration is a 36 credit hour concentration that focuses on enhancing the pedagogical skills of special education teachers currently working with students with disabilities. The concentration will offer courses through online formats, face-to-face classes, extended weekend classes and specialized summer course schedules. It is specifically designed for special education teachers who have their Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped certificates. Its focus is on improving pedagogical skills needed to work with special learning needs students in both included and resources room settings. This concentration will also help to prepare special education teachers to serve as teacher leaders and consultants within their respective school systems.
Program Advisor: Dr. Christopher Mulrine
- mulrinec@wpunj.edu
- 973-720-3123
- Valley Road Room 3003
Please allow 4-6 weeks for applications to be processed. |
Course Requirements: 36 Credits --NOTE: All graduate students must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A.
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Course Number and Title |
Credits |
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SPED 6190: Curriculum and Content Instruction In Special Education (online) |
3 |
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SPED 6230: Learning Environments and Social Interactions (online) |
3 |
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3 |
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SPED 6290: Current Issues in Special Education (traditional) |
3 |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
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SPED 6360 Family and School Collaboration Practices (online) |
3 |
| 3 | |
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SPC 5660 Assistive Technology (online) |
3 |
|
3 |
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3 |
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