2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Master of Education in Special Education: Emotional Impairment Emphasis
- Requirements for M.Ed. in Special Education: Emotional Impairment:
- Requirements for Emotional Impairment K-12 Endorsement (single endorsement):
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Mission - Teaching, leading, and learning in a democratic society.
Philosophy - Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of individuals, the College of Education prepares teachers and leaders a) to enhance the academic and personal potential of their students, and b) to evaluate the social and ethical implications of educational policies and practices.
Values - The College of Education values expertise to guide our practice, equity to guide our interactions, liberal education to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we serve.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognized by Specialty Program Association: Council for Exceptional Children
Michigan Department of Education Approved
Minimum Number of Hours in Program
All degree-seeking students are required to take a minimum of 33 semester hours, including foundation, emphasis courses and Capstone.
Admission Requirements, Retention, and Termination Standards
Students who are degree seeking and are working for special education endorsement are required to take additional courses beyond the normal requirements for the master's degree. Students who want to enroll in a master's degree program and are not seeking special education endorsement should select a master's degree emphasis program and consult with a special education graduate advisor to develop a program consisting of foundations and emphasis coursework, including research applications.
Program Location
DeVos Center, Pew Campus downtown Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.gvsu.edu/grad/specialed
Requirements for M.Ed. in Special Education: Emotional Impairment:
Candidates for the M.Ed. degree must complete the following courses:
Research Foundations Coursework (Take early in program):
Social Foundations Coursework (Take early in program) (Take one):
- EDF 671 - Educational Policy and Practice (3 credits)
- EDF 672 - Social/Cultural Foundations of Education (3 credits)
Emotional Impairment Coursework (Take anytime):
- EDS 609 - Emotional Impairments (3 credits)
- EDS 610 - Studies in Emotional Impairment (3 credits)
- EDS 611 - Instructional Practices: Emotional Impairment (3 credits)
- EDS 625 - Inclusive Practices (3 credits)
- EDS 627 - Instructional Practices: Technology (3 credits)
- EDS 629 - Transition Practices (3 credits)
- EDS 636 - Diagnostic and Interpretative Procedures (3 credits) (Take before EDS 638)
- EDS 638 - Instructional Practices: Learning Disabilities 2 (3 credits)
Capstone Coursework (Application Required) (Take one):
Requirements for Emotional Impairment K-12 Endorsement (single endorsement):
Candidates for this program must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate. Candidates adding a new endorsement must pass the Michigan Subject Area Tests and maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. Completion of both EDS 636 and EDS 638 satisfy the state reading requirements PA 118.
Special Education Coursework - Required for EI candidates who DO NOT hold a special education endorsement. (Take first):
Preteaching Coursework - Required for EI candidates who DO NOT hold a special education endorsement. (Application required):
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EDS 550 - Preteaching and Methods of Teaching Special Education (6 credits)
(Candidates with approved special education experiences may seek a waiver of the EDS 550 requirement).
Emotional Impairment Coursework - Required for all EI candidates (Take anytime):
- EDS 609 - Emotional Impairments (3 credits)
- EDS 610 - Studies in Emotional Impairment (3 credits)
- EDS 611 - Instructional Practices: Emotional Impairment (3 credits)
- EDS 625 - Inclusive Practices (3 credits)
- EDS 627 - Instructional Practices: Technology (3 credits)
- EDS 629 - Transition Practices (3 credits)
- EDS 636 - Diagnostic and Interpretative Procedures (3 credits) (Take before EDS 638)
- EDS 638 - Instructional Practices: Learning Disabilities 2 (3 credits)
Practicum Coursework - Required for ALL EI candidates (Application Required) (Take last):
- EDS 685A - Practicum/Graduate Field Experience Credits: 3 or 6