2024-2025 Graduate Catalog


SPED Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

General Core Courses: K-12--12 required courses

SPED 600Introduction of Graduate Research

3

SPED 621Collaboration with Families and Professionals in Special Education

3

SPED 622Special Education Law and Leadership

3

SPED 695Research Synthesis Project

3

Specialization Education Core Courses: K-12-- 9 required credits

SPED 640Classroom and Behavior Management

3

SPED 641Assessment in Special Education

3

SPED 642Methods for Working with Students with Disabilities

3

Elective Courses--9 credits

The elective courses are preapproved by and completed prior to enrollment in the program.  They are typically completed through one of Augustana University's continuing education partners and must be in the content area of Special Education, Special populations or related areas (Literacy, SEL, Trauma-Informed, etc.).

K-12 specialization students are to take three courses (9 credit hours) as approved by the Program Director.