Instructional Strategist Emphasis: Instructional Strategist I Emphasis

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To be awarded the Master of Education, Instructional Strategist I emphasis, the candidate must earn a minimum of 36 approved graduate credit hours that include the following courses/requirements:

Core Requirements

EDU 512 - Educational Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDU 531 - Teaching and Working in a Multicultural Setting 3 Credit(s)
EDU 590-04 - Capstone Seminar Instructional Strategist 3 Credit(s)

Instructional Strategist I Emphasis Requirements

SPED 304 - Exceptional Persons 3 Credit(s)
EDU 507 - Diagnostic Assessment Practices in Reading and Language Arts 3 Credit(s)
SPED 559 - Home, School, and Community Relations 3 Credit(s)
SPED 562 - Individual Behavior and Classroom Management PreK-12 3 Credit(s)
SPED 565 - Methods/Curriculum: Behavior Disorders Prek-12 3 Credit(s)
SPED 567 - Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
SPED 578 - Methods/Curriculum: Mild/Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 3 Credit(s)
SPED 579 - Clinical Teaching Experience: Instructional Strategist 4 Credit(s)
OR
SPED 582 - Clinical Teaching Experience: Instructional Strategist 8 Credit(s)

Graduate Electives: 6 Credits

(EDU 516 and EDU 519 recommended.)

Note:

To complete the 36 credit hour requirements for the Master of Education degree, candidates will be advised on an individual basis about appropriate coursework.