Master of Science Special Education

Program Leader: Dr. Linda Blanton
E-mail: blantonl@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2097
Department: Educational and Psychological Studies

Brief Description of the Program:

The Master of Science in Special Education is for students who hold a Florida certification in special education and is designed to extend and refine the knowledge and skills developed by the student in the undergraduate special education curriculum. The program represents an extension and refinement of knowledge and skills developed in an undergraduate special education program. The major competencies include: a) issues and trends in special education; b) supervision and leadership skills; c) working collaboratively with related professionals and parents; d) instructional technology; e) action research; and f) Integration of Assesment, Curriculum and Instruction.

Admission Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 credits of upper-division undergraduate coursework;
2. Passing scores for the General Knowledge Test (GKT) – all sections;
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a person familiar with the applicant’s undergraduate work and able to comment knowledgeably on his or her ability to perform graduate-level work;
4. A personal statement of 1,000 words or less explaining any personal and professional goals you plan to achieve with the accomplishment of the degree. Please list any recognitions of achievement that you have received (e.g. licenses, publications, awards). Provide any additional information that you would like considered in the evaluation of the application;
5. A résumé describing at least the past five years of employment history and significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities;
6. A valid Florida professional teaching certificate in special education. Proof of certification is required;

Program Requirements:

1. Total credits: 36
1. Special Education Core credits: 27
2. Area of Concentration credits: 9

Program of Study:

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updated: 09/29/09