Special Education (MAT) - General Curriculum
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 - Program Content | ||
| Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language | ||
| Educational Research Methods | ||
| Nature and Characteristics of Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities | ||
| Advanced Assessment of Exceptional Children and Youth | ||
| Psychology of Reading: Understanding Readers and the Reading Process | ||
| Reading Methods for Elementary and Special Education | ||
| Educating Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities | ||
| Area 1 Total | 21 | |
| Area 2 - Concentration | ||
| Choose one of the concentrations below: | ||
Autism Concentration | ||
| History and Characteristics of Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in School Settings | ||
| Assessment and Diagnosis of Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities | ||
Dyslexia Concentration | ||
| Managing Students with Behavioral Problems | ||
| History and Characteristics of Individuals with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | ||
| Assessment and intervention of Individuals with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | ||
General Curriculum Concentration | ||
| Managing Students with Behavioral Problems | ||
Choose 6 hours of electives from the following: | ||
| Developing Mathematical Thinking in the Elementary Classroom | ||
| Developing Scientific Thinking in Young Children | ||
| Elementary Social Studies Education | ||
| Teaching Composition in Grades 4-12 | ||
| Teaching English Language Arts in Grades 4-12 | ||
| Teaching Social Studies in Grades 4-12 | ||
| Methods in Teaching Middle and Secondary Mathematics | ||
| Methods of Teaching Middle and Secondary Science | ||
| Area 2 Total | 9 | |
| Area 3 - Practices of Education | ||
| Teaching Internship (3 hours) | ||
| M.Ed. Exit Examination | ||
| Area 3 Total | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Program Admission Requirements
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
- Statement of Professional Interest and Goals
- Resume
Teacher Education Admission Requirements
- Candidates must apply for Teacher Education during their first semester, after being admitted and starting classes.
- Admission to Teacher Education is completed through TK20. Candidates must have been admitted into the university and registered for courses at least two weeks before purchasing TK20. Information on Tk20 is located at: https://www.columbusstate.edu/education-and-health-professions/tk20.php
- Candidates must meet all requirements for admission to Teacher Education during their first semester of enrollment in the MAT program. For a list of requirements visit https://cqtl.columbusstate.edu/teacher-education.php
Additional Program Requirements
- Students must earn a 3.0 GPA calculated on all graduate work attempted. "Academic Forgiveness" policy does not apply to graduate studies
- Students cannot graduate with a grade of "C" in more than two (2) courses
- Courses earned with grades of "D" may not be used toward a graduate degree or certificate, but will be calculated in the overall grade point average.
- A minimum of 20 hours of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence (⅔ of the required hours). Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence
- Transfer courses must be approved by the students’ advisor and program coordinator. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below cannot be transferred.
- All degree requirements must be completed within seven (7) years of first enrollment.