Special Education - Grand Canyon University

Special Education from Grand Canyon University is a Campus Master Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Master of Education in Special Education (Eligible for Credential) is a cross-categorical program. It is designed for any individual interested in the education of children with special needs in the K-12 setting who wishes to seek a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the teacher candidate already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide teacher candidates through observational and practice-based experiences. Teacher candidates must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. The classroom setting must have at least 3 of the 5 following disability categories represented: emotional disability, learning disability, mental retardation, physical impairment, and/or health impairment. Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the teacher candidates' various learning needs. Teacher candidates must be prepared to complete a full-time 16 week student teaching component at the end of the program. This student teaching experience must be completed with a certified special education teacher. Teacher candidates/applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. The teacher candidate/applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Academic Catalog and their academic adviser to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program. View more details on Grand Canyon University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.