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Master of Science in Education - Graduate catalog - Application Information
| PLEASE NOTE: For many graduate programs in the School of Education, the Miller Analogies Test is NO LONGER REQUIRED. Please check with the director of the specific program in which you are interested about this requirement. |
The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders offers a program of studies leading to the Mater of Science in Education (MS in Ed.) degree in special education. Candidates for this degree may choose from three options.
Option 1 is designed for graduate students who have teaching certificate in special or general education and are seeking advanced professional development in special education. This option consists of 21 hours of core courses and 15 hours of electives to be determined by the candidate and her/his advisor. This option does not lead to initial or advanced certification in special education.
Option 2 is designed for graduate students who have a current teaching certificate in special education (LBS 1) and are seeking an advanced certificate (LBS II) in Curriculum Adaptation
Option 3 is for those candidates who hold a current teaching certificate in an area other than Special Education but who are seeking LBS I certification. Potential candidates must apply for an evaluation for a subsequent certificate through the Office of Clinical Experiences Certification and Advisement (O.C.E.C.A.). Application to the Masters Degree in Education must be made through the Graduate School. For information about the admission process for this option, potential candidates should check the O.C.E.C.A. home page on the School of Education’s website and click on Subsequent Certificate.
More details about these options can be seen in the SIUE Graduate Catalog.
For questions about any of the options in the Special Education masters degree, please contact the Special Education Program Director at 618-650-5423.