Degree Requirements
Core Courses: Early Childhood and K-12--12 required courses
| SPED 600 | Introduction of Graduate Research | 3 |
| SPED 621 | Collaboration with Families and Professionals in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 622 | Special Education Law and Leadership | 3 |
| SPED 695 | Research Synthesis Project | 3 |
Specialization Area: Early Childhood--12 required credits
| SPED 630 | Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| SPED 631 | Introduction To Early Childhood Supports and Services | 3 |
| SPED 632 | Methods in Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 633 | Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
Specialization Area: K-12-- 9 required credits
| SPED 640 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| SPED 641 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 642 | Methods for Working with Students with Disabilities | 3 |
Elective Courses
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.
Early Childhood specialization students are to take two courses (6 credit hours), as approved by the Program Director.
K-12 specialization students are to take three courses (9 credit hours) as approved by the Program Director.