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Department of Graduate Education
Master of Science in Special Education Learning Disabilities
With our Master's of Science in Special Education Learning Disabilities, you can combine an endorsement in special education with a master's degree.
Combine your endorsement and master's in special education in our fully online program
Expand your teaching certificate and career by combining an endorsement and master’s degree in special education. Our convenient online program is designed with the working educator in mind, so you can continue to work while you earn your master’s degree. Our program explores the field of special education from a holistic, Christ-centered approach, preparing servant-leaders ready to learn as much from their students as they teach them.
Cost Per Credit
$690
Scholarships
$1000s in new scholarships exclusively for adult and post-traditional learners.
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Cohorts
Eight week cohorts begin every: July, August, October, January, March, and May.
Credits
36
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Program Overview
Our online master’s in special education prepares graduates ready to create inclusive learning environments by using the adaptive tools necessary to help students succeed to the best of their abilities. You will master progress monitoring in order to evaluate student success and setbacks and present meaningful solutions. Our learning disabilities program includes classes in language, literacy, educational research methods, procedural safeguards, and technology available for teachers and students. You will learn about documentation requirements and federal and state legislation influencing the educational landscape.
What to Expect
Concordia’s master's program in special education is offered exclusively online through convenient, eight-week courses. Our program is designed for K-12 educators interested in adding both a master’s degree and the Michigan Endorsement in the area of Special Education Learning Disabilities (SM) to their elementary or secondary teaching certificate.
Our master’s degree in special education is a 36-credit program with course objectives aligned with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC). Candidates must complete eight weeks of directed student teaching, along with a student teaching seminar. You may choose to obtain an endorsement in special education without a master’s degree if you choose.
Program Learning Outcomes
In this program, candidates will not only meet the requirements to teach special education in Michigan, but they will also learn to:
- Create helpful early intervention approaches
- Make sure students with disabilities obtain the support they need
- Use adaptive tools to help students participate in class and the school community
- Evaluate reading skills and present solutions for students who have a range of learning disabilities
- Learn the federal and state legislation that influences the education of students with disabilities
- Change the curriculum to suit each student’s individual requirements
- Learn how to work effectively with parents and other teachers and health care professionals
- Take part in field experiences to gain hands-on knowledge
- Prepare inclusive lesson plans, alter materials, and measure student progress
Applicants of this program may be eligible for the MDE Reimbursement Grant or Uncommon Scholarships. To see if you qualify, please visit the Uncommon Scholarships page. The scholarship application must be filled out and submitted online once per academic year after candidates have applied to the program.
Licensure / Certifications
Students must pass the MI Test of Teacher Competence for Special Education (MTTC)
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Locations
- Online
Program Requirements
Bachelors degree 3.0 GPA for full acceptance
Valid teaching certificate
How to Apply
Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for start dates in spring (January-April) and fall (July-August).
Courses run on an accelerated 8-week schedule. Applicants may either apply to the endorsement program (30 credits), or the endorsement program with master’s degree (36 credits).
Endorsement Only:
- Visit cuaa.edu/apply which will take you to the non-degree application.
- Under contact information, fill out your contact information.
- Under academic ambitions, select, I intend to enroll as a Continuing Education (Graduate Education Only)
- Under anticipated entry term, select: Appropriate Term
- Under Please select a license or course(s), select: Special Ed Learning Disabilities Endorsement
- Under location/delivery format, select: Online
- Fill out the rest of the “futurecardinal” page and hit CONTINUE. From there, you will have the first step of your application done. You can then log in and out of your account to finish the rest. Your admissions counselor will be in contact with you to assist with getting the next steps completed. To completely submit your application, please submit:
- One page essay describing your reason for obtaining a graduate degree
- Résumé of your education and employment experience
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
Endorsement with Masters in Science:
- Visit cuaa.edu/apply which will take you to the graduate application.
- Under contact information, fill out your contact information.
- Under academic program, select: Education-Special Education Learning Disabilities (NCATE/MI Endorsed)
- Under anticipated entry term, select: Appropriate Term
- Under campus location, select: Online
- Fill out the rest of the “futurecardinal” page and hit CONTINUE. From there, you will have the first step of your application done. You can then log in and out of your account to finish the rest. Your admissions counselor will be in contact with you to assist with getting the next steps completed. To completely submit your application, please submit:
Additional Information
- Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE are not required.
- If you have completed graduate-level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information on transferring graduate credits.
- International students should contact the Office of International Student Services at international.admissions@cuaa.edu for additional application requirements.
- Evaluation: When an applicant's file is complete, the file is forwarded ot the Admission Committee for review.
CONTACT US
For additional information, please contact our Graduate Admissions Team at graduate.admissions@cuaa.edu or 734-995-7527.
Cammie Dudek
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (248) 342-4856
Bio
I have dedicated my life to education and family. God's gift to us is our life. How we live our life is our gift to God. I try to live my life well. I have been a teacher for over forty years and an adjunct professor for twelve years. Teaching continues to bring such joy to my life. Each day, I learn something new and valuable from my students, and hopefully, they have learned something new and valuable, as well.
Education
- MA - Special Education Learning Disabilities, Oakland University (1983)
- MS - Educational Psychology, Wayne State University (1975)
Teaching Interests
- Special Education Learning Disabilities
- Teaching Struggling Readers
- Curriculum Development and Instructional Strategies