Coursework

Core 1: Culturally Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (12 credits)

SERP 595D Evidence-based Practice in Special Education (3)
SERP 603 Equity and Justice in Special Education (3)
SERP 604 Race, Culture, and Language in Special Education (3)
SERP 605 Leadership, Policy, and Administration in Special Education (3)

Core 2: Research Methods (38-41 credits)

SERP 590 Single Case Research Design (3)
EDP 541 Statistical Methods in Education (4)
EDP 641 Selected Applications of Statistical Methods (4)
TLS 605 Qualitative Research Methods in Education (3)
EDP 667 Research Design and Techniques (3)
SERP 900 Research Experience with Faculty (3-6)
SERP 920 Dissertation (18; 9 per semester)

Core 3: Personnel Preparation (3-9 credits)

SERP 693 Externship with High Needs School (1-3)
SERP 791 Preceptorship - College Teaching (1-3)
SERP 791 Preceptorship - Student Supervision (1-3)

Core 4: Professional Knowledge and Career Skills (10 credits)

SERP 558 Graduate Student Professional Development Seminar (1)
SLHS 649 Survival Skills and Ethics (3)
SERP 695E Grant Writing (3)
SERP 695M Professional Writing (3)