Cal Poly School of Education MA in Special Education

SCHOOL of

EDUCATION

GRADUATE EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION: SPECIALIZATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION: SPECIALIZATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION The Master of Arts in Education, Specialization in Special Education is an integrated Masters/ Credential program in which candidates earn a preliminary special education credential in mildmoderate disabilities. In addition to in-depth methods courses and field-placement experiences, candidates participate in a year-long research project designed to improve academic, social, or behavioral outcomes for students with disabilities.

Candidates will learn current research and evidence-based practices in special education with a particular focus on applied behavior analysis.

By entering Cal Poly’s Integrated M.A. in Education/Education Specialist Mild Moderate Credential Program (M.A./EDSP), students have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills that will contribute to their success as special day class teachers, resource specialists, inclusion specialists, autism specialists, or clinicians.

PRELIMINARY EDUCATION SPECIALIST MILD/MODER ATE Candidates can earn the Preliminary Services Credential concurrently with the master’s degree.

This practical program prepares candidates to assume positions in California’s K-12 school system. Students will gain real-world experience by participating in three quarters of fieldwork experiences in addition to classroom learning.

STATE WIDE NET WORK OF CAL POLY ALUMNI TEACHERS

98%

employment rate

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For instructions about how to apply to the Fast Track degree and credential program, go to the Cal Poly School of Education website and click on the links to the Special Education web page. Cohorts are admitted once in the fall of each year.

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BAY AREA

over 15 years

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Public Master’s University for 23 consecutive years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS We are actively seeking motivated, diverse applicants with B.A.B.S. degrees – all majors, all universities.

We encourage you to plan a campus visit prior to your application.

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SAMPLE PROGR AM OF STUDY FALL EDUC 532 Advanced Fieldwork in Education EDUC 586 Introduction to Inquiry in Education EDUC 587 Educational Foundations and Current Issues EDUC 588 Education, Culture and Learning EDUC 546 Reading and Language Arts Instruction in Special Education

WINTER EDUC 532 Advanced Fieldwork in Education EDUC 545 Characteristics and Instruction of Pupils with Mild/Moderate Disabilities EDUC 550 Assessment Strategies for Special Education EDUC 552 Support and Transition Strategies in Special Education EDUC 589 Educational Research Methods

SPRING EDUC 449 Special Education Student Teaching EDUC 451 Special Education Student Teaching Seminar EDUC 554 Behavior Disorders and Positive Behavior Support Strategies EDUC 590 Research Application in Education *Courses subject to change

SPECIAL EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION College of Science and Mathematics California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

CONTAC T US PROGRAM COORDINATORS

EMAIL

Dr. Stephen Crutchfield sacrutch@calpoly.edu 805-756-7558

WEBSITE

Dr. Leah Wood awood17@calpoly.edu 805-756-2126

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