Non-certification, Customized Program Option
This program is intended to permit students to concentrate on a disability-specific area of study or to study a combination of courses that best meets individual career objectives and needs.
The customized MS in ESE requires completion of 36 credit hours. Courses may be selected from options that carry the prefix of ESE, CBD, or EP (see course listings provided). Students will collaborate with an ESE faculty member and an Academic Advisor to develop the customized program of study. The finalized program represents a contract between FCE&SCJ and the student; any changes or modifications to the program must be negotiated between the student and the ESE faculty member.
This customized program does not lead to certification; however, the completion of specific courses may meet individual state requirements for “add-on” endorsements and/or certification. Students are to refer to their respective State Departments of Education to determine specific certification/licensure and/or endorsement requirements.
REQUIRED COURSES
Course Number |
Course Title and Description |
Credits |
CUR 0526 |
Educational Research for Practitioners |
3 |
CBD 0501 |
Special Education Law |
3 |
ESE 0630 |
Educational and Psychological Assessment of Exceptional Students |
3 |
Customized (Selected) Courses: The remaining courses (minimum of 27 credits) are to be selected from the following categorical program options:
Note: Students may select from the full menu of courses available, including ESE courses offered as part of the certification programs. For the purposes of planning, disability specific courses are grouped by categorical area; additional ESE courses are listed following the categorical information. ESE courses above 0600 will require waiver of some prerequisites.
AUTISM
Course Number |
Course Title and Description |
Credits |
EP 0650 |
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Nature of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
3 |
EP 0655 |
Nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Intervention Methods, Strategies, and Application |
3 |
EP 0660 |
Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
3 |
EP 0665 |
Language, Communication Development & Augmentative Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders |
3 |
DEVELOPMENTAL/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Course Number |
Course Title and Description |
Credits |
CBD 0510 |
Characteristics and Needs of Students with Developmental Disabilities |
3 |
CBD 0513 |
Methods for Teaching Students with Developmental Disabilities |
3 |
EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
Course Number |
Course Title and Description |
Credits |
CBD 0512 |
Characteristics and Needs of Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders |
3 |
CBD 0515 |
Methods for Teaching Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders |
3 |
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Course Number |
Course Title and Description |
Credits |
CBD 0511 |
Characteristics and Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities |
3 |
CBD 0514 |
Methods for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities |
3 |
PREKINDERGARTEN DISABILITIES
Course Number |
Course Title and Description |
Credits |
EP 5265 |
Nature and Needs of Young Children with Disabilities |
3 |
EP 5270 |
Assessing the Needs of Young Children with Disabilities |
3 |
EP 5275 |
Intervention Strategies and Classroom Behavior Management of Young Children with Disabilities |
3 |
EP 5280 |
Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities and the Community |
3 |
ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION COURSE OPTIONS
Course Number |
Course Title and Description |
Credits |
CBD 0503 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
CBD 0505 |
Working with Families of Exceptional Learners |
3 |
CBD 0516 |
Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners |
3 |
CBD 0517 |
Teaching Reading to Exceptional Learners |
3 |
ESE 0600 |
Survey of Exceptionalities of Children and Youth |
3 |
ESE 0610 |
Speech and Language Development and Disabilities |
3 |
ESE 0620 |
Behavior Management of Exceptional Students |
3 |
ESE 0640 |
Transition Skills and Services for Exceptional Students |
3 |
ESE 0660 |
Curriculum and Instructional Materials for Exceptional Students |
3 |
ESE 0680 |
Teaching Social and Personal Skills to Exceptional Students |
3 |
ESE 0600 |
Consultation and Collaboration in Exceptional Student Education |
3 |
Additional Endorsement
Students who seek an additional endorsement (add-on certification) in a content cognate area of study (e.g., TESOL or Reading) should refer to their respective State Department of Education to determine certification requirements. FCE requirements for content areas of specialization are published and can be located in the catalog. For additional information, contact your ESE faculty and/or Academic Advisor.
TOTAL CREDITS: 36