Special Education, M.A.

The Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education

Master of Arts Requirements in Special Education

Dr. William Garnett, Coordinator
Education Building, Room 341
wgarnett@csufresno.ed
https://kremen.fresnostate.edu/masters-special-education/index.html

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements listed in the Graduate Education Program section of this catalog, admission to the M.A. in Special Education program requires the following:

Evidence of a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all post-baccalaureate coursework.
Evidence of Level I/Preliminary Credential
An interview with the program coordinator*
Statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation

*Required for applicants coming from programs other than those at Fresno State.

Program Requirements

Under the direction of the graduate adviser, each student prepares and submits an individually designed program within the following framework:

Core Requirements (22 units)

SPED 155 - The Professional in Special Education Units: 3
AND
SPED 175 - Final Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities Units: 6 (MMSN) [or equivalent]
OR
SPED 176 - Final Practicum in Moderate/Severe Disabilities Units: 6 (ESN) [or equivalent]
OR
SPED 125 - Positive Behavioral and Social Supports Units: 3
AND
SPED 175 - Final Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities Units: 6 (MMSN) [or equivalent]
OR
SPED 176 - Final Practicum in Moderate/Severe Disabilities Units: 6 (ESN) [or equivalent]
SPED 219 - Effective Communication and Collaborative Partnerships Units: 3
SPED 233 - Seminar in the Special Educator as Researcher Units: 3 *
SPED 243 - Applications of Research Methods in Special Education Units: 3
SPED 298 - Project Units: 4
OR
SPED 299 - Thesis Units: 4

Area of Specialization (9 units)

Mild to Moderate Support Needs

Extensive Support Needs

Total: 31 Units

* Students meet the Graduate Writing Requirement by passing the writing component of SPED 233 . Contact the coordinator of the Special Education Program for more information.