Department of Special Education
Through master's, certificate of advanced graduate study, certificate, and doctoral programs, the Department of Special Education prepares educators to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. The department contributes to the School of Education’s mission to support and advance the quality of education and human services for the continuous development of children, youths, and adults by developing programs that combine the latest research and theory with intervention strategies.
Candidates for the Master of Science in Special Education degree may be recent college graduates or professionals experienced in fields other than teaching who wish to develop special education careers. The program includes courses required for certification as a special educator in the state of Maryland, and students may select from three areas of concentration: early childhood education, mild to moderate disabilities, and severe disabilities.
We also offer a number of professional development options for special educators. The department offers a 30-credit Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) for students who have a special education background. The program adviser and student develop a course of study including required and elective courses. These programs, designed by faculty members who are actively engaged in addressing special education priorities at the state and national level, were created for educators who wish to enhance their existing skills or for those who choose to develop new specialties. The options include master's degrees, certificates of advanced graduate study, and graduate certificate programs. A Doctor of Education degree with a concentration in special education is also available.
to view its contents. The school's final Academic Catalog for 2007-2008 will be available at this site in the near future.