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Graduate Programs - Masters in Education: Special Education Emphasis
Program Highlights in BriefAlvernia is a Catholic, Franciscan college dedicated to the ideals of service in the helping professions. Our rich heritage of service is rooted in our strong faith which resonates in contemporary ways in campus life and our academic programs. Alvernia’s graduate programs are designed for the focused working professional who places equal value on intellectual achievement and professional growth. Our faculty and staff are committed to teaching, guiding, and supporting our students in all aspects of their experience at Alvernia, from course selection and scheduling, to connecting with peers and colleagues.
The Master in Education in Special Education program prepares graduates to effectively deal with those students with “special needs” that are included in the regular classroom, along with preparing them to teach students in most special education classrooms kindergarten through twelfth. The program focuses on a values-centered approach toward the preparation of caring, uniquely-qualified candidates to address the needs of diverse populations in today’s schools.
Academic Quality
Students are admitted to the College and are fully accepted into the Master in Education in Special Education program when the following criteria have been met:
• Successful completion of undergraduate coursework
• Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
• Completion of graduate entrance application with supporting documentation
Career Success
At Alvernia we measure our success by our graduates’ personal and professional satisfaction, and by the ways they contribute to the greater good in all areas of society. Our graduates are employed in virtually all schools in Berks County, and in many schools throughout the middle Atlantic region. No matter what your aspirations and dreams, we’ll give you the tools and support to help you thrive.
Curriculum Overview
Required Graduate Courses to complete a Masters in Education (33 credits)
Required Interdisciplinary Courses (6 credits)
COR 510: Moral Leadership
COR 600: Organizational Professional Ethics (to be taken within the final 12 credits)
Required Courses (18 credits)
MED 505: Introduction to Special Needs Students
MED 510: Assessment and Evaluation
MED 515: Strategies for Special Education/Inclusive Classroom
MED 535: Issues Concerning Special Education Programs
MED 605: Enhancing Literacy for Special Needs Students
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610: School Law & Social Advocacy
Required Education and Capstone Courses (9 credits)
MED 518: Quantitative Research Methods
MED 520: Educators as Researchers
MED 680: Research Seminar
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