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2022/2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education, Special Education: Specialization in Developing Gifted Potential Concentration, M.A.


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(Major Code: 08081) (SIMS Code: 331991)

The Master of Arts degree in education with a concentration in special education provides the professional educator with advanced knowledge and skills in special education. This degree has many requirements in common with the Clear Professional Induction Specialist Credentials in Special Education and may be earned concurrently with those credentials. The M.A. degree can include specializations in the following areas: autism, early childhood, developing gifted potential, mild/moderate disabilities, moderate/severe disabilities, and vocational transition. All programs must be approved by the graduate adviser. Although the M.A. degree is usually linked to a teacher credential, it is open to individuals with undergraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines in consultation with the graduate adviser.

Related Fields


Related Fields (6-9 units 500-level or above) by advisement or Advanced Specialization (6 units):

  • Special Education 650
  • Three units of electives selected with approval of adviser.

Research (6-9 Units)


Note


* In departmentally approved sections.

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