mASteR OF SCieNCe iN edUCAtiON (m.S.ed.

) HigH-iNCideNCe (AdAptive) mASteR ReqUiRemeNtS:

Sped 630/730 Online Characteristics, Methods, and Assessment: Introduction to Struggling Learners and Students with High-Incidence Disabilities (3 cr.) Methods and Assessment: Literacy Interventions for Struggling Learners and Students with High-Incidence Disabilities (3 cr.) Methods: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Positive Behavior Support and Classroom Management

AdAptive eNdORSemeNt ReqUiRemeNtS:

SPED 630/730 Characteristics, Methods, and Assessment: Introduction to Struggling Learners and Students with High-Incidence Disabilities (3 cr.) Methods and Assessment: Literacy Interventions for Struggling Learners and Students with High-Incidence Disabilities (3 cr.) Practicum with Exceptional Children & Youth: Adaptive (3 cr.)

Sped 641/741

SPED 641/741

Sped 743

(3 cr.)

SPED 775

AdAptive SpeCiAL edUCAtiON

Graduate preparation in High-Incidence Disabilities focuses on meeting the educational needs of students with learning and/or behavioral disabilities ranging from mild cognitive disabilities to attention deficits. This program focuses on strategies to promote access to the general curriculum for students with disabilities, as well as knowledge and strategies that address the unique learning and support systems that are necessary to educate students with special needs. Program graduates facilitate student access to the general education curriculum and provide more intensive instructional or behavioral support when needed. They work as co-teachers, consultants and resource teachers who help classroom teachers adapt content and conditions. Students can obtain a Masters Degree (with or without eligibility for Kansas endorsement in Adaptive Special Education) or may study for endorsement only. Classes meet at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City.

Sped 841

Advanced Methods and Assessment: Learning Strategies and Content Mastery for Struggling Learners & Students with High-Incidence Disabilitiies (3 cr.) Advanced Methods and Assessment: Strategies for Students with Significant Behavior, Social, & Emotional Needs (3 cr.) Family and Interprofessional Collaboration in Special Education Practicum with Exceptional Children & Youth: Adaptive Advanced Practicum with Exceptional Children & Youth: Adaptive

The above courses lead to Provisional Endorsement allowing one to work as a special education teacher while completing the full adaptive endorsement listed below.
SPED 743 Methods: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Positive Behavior Support and Classroom Management

Sped 843

(3 cr.)

Sped 854 Sped 775 Sped 875 Sped 856 Online

SPED 841 (3 cr.) (3 cr.)

Methods and Assessment: Learning Strategies and Content Mastery for Struggling Learners & Students with High-Incidence Disabilities (3 cr.) Advanced Methods and Assessment: Strategies for Students with Significant Behavior, Social, & Emotional Needs Family and Interprofessional Collaboration in Special Education Advanced Practicum with Exceptional Children & Youth: Adaptive Transition Education and Services from Childhood through Adulthood (required for middle and secondary

SPED 843

(3 cr.) SPED 854

(3 cr.) (3 cr.)

Transition Education and Services from Childhood through Adulthood (for middle & secondary certification only) (3 cr.) Understanding Research in Education (3 cr.)

pRe 715

SPED 875

(3 cr.)

High-incidence Faculty Contacts:

program Coordinator: dr. Suzanne Robinson smrobins@ku.edu dr. Sean Smith seanj@ku.edu dr. Richard Simpson - richsimp@ku.edu dr. Jamie Basham - jbasham@ku.edu

Outside Department Graduate School Courses (1-3 cr.) Choose one of the following: Sped 898 Masters Project or (3 cr.) Sped 899 Masters Thesis or (3 cr.) Sped 896 Capstone Adaptive Program Seminar: Written Comprehensive Exam Summer Semester Only (This is a 36 credit hour program) (3 cr.) total hours 30 33

SPED 856

certification only)

(3 cr.) total hours 24-27

W H Y C H O O S E U S...
The Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas consistently ranks as one of the top graduate-level special education programs in the country. In the 2011 edition of the U.S. News and World Report Americas Best Graduate Schools, Kansas was selected as the top graduate-level special education programs for public universities. Each year, the Department continues to enhance its masters programs to ensure the best preparation of special education teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and field researchers. Students who receive their professional development through the Department have the opportunity to learn and work closely with national and internationally renowned faculty. The Departments commitment to effective teaching, excellent field supervision and support for the novice special educators, innovation, and leadership make the University of Kansas a great place to begin or further a special education career.
To explore how your academic and career goals fit with this degree contact:

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply online go to Graduate Studies http://graduate.ku.edu Set up an account to begin your application Follow procedural instructions under domestic or international students

Department of Special Education

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
October 15 for Spring Semester March 15 for Summer & Fall Semesters

High-incidence disabilities Adaptive Special education endorsement and masters programs

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Sherrie Saathoff Admissions and Recruitment specialeduadm@ku.edu

Pam Cullerton Special Education Masters Advisor Joseph R. Pearson Hall Room 523 (785) 864-4342 or pcullert@ku.edu

these programs lead to a Special education Adaptive endorsement in the state of Kansas if you are currently licensed in early childhood, elementary or secondary general education. this endorsement makes you eligible to work with students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, behavior disorder, mental retardation and autism.