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Exceptional Education Specialization Component for M.A.E. in Middle Grades or Secondary Education

The Specialization Component for the MAE in Secondary Education requires 18 hours; the Middle Grades Specialization Component requires 14-21. The Specialization allows students considerable flexibility in choosing their course work. The courses in this area will be selected by the candidate based on individual needs, content areas and/or areas of professional growth. The following pre-approved courses are available in an online or independent learning delivery format:

EXED 515

 Education of Exceptional Children

Introductory course for initial certification in Exceptional Education. Induction issues in special education are examined.

EXED 516

 Exceptional Child: Perspective and Issues

Focus is on the characteristics, priorities, resources and issues of children who are disabled, delayed or gifted and their families. Emphasis is on current results of research and perspectives on today's children, families, schools and communities. Descriptions, issues and techniques for each area of exceptionality including learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, mentally challenged, autism, giftedness, physically challenged, health concerns, communication disorders, hearing loss, blindness or low vision, and traumatic brain injury will be included.

EXED 517

Trans Services of Individuals with Disabilities

Prerequisites: EXED 516 and EXED 530 and EXED 531

EXED 518

Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Special
Education

Prerequisite: Minimum of 12 hours of graduate level course work in Exceptional Education, Instructor permission. Issues in special education. Classroom experiences to develop awareness and sensitivity to educational needs.

EXED 523

Current Methods, Early Childhood Special
Education

Selection/development of curricula materials for planning, implementation, and evaluation of intervention with children P-5 who have disabilities.

EXED 530

Advanced Assessment Techniques

Experiences will be provided for students to enhance their knowledge of issues, techniques, and interpretations of various assessment procedures and instruments.

EXED 531

Advanced Prescriptive Teaching

Adapting the learning environment to the learner. The identification and modification of various aspects of specialized learning environments are examined.

EXED 532

Families, Professionals & Exceptionalities

Interpreting programs for individuals with disabilities to maximize family involvement. Emphasizes the attitudes, skills, and knowledge taught in the educational program.

EXED 533

Current Evaluation of Moderate/Severe
Disabilities

Development, adaptation, and evaluation of curricula, methods, materials, and resources. Implementing and evaluating instructional programs for students with mild disabilities is stressed.

EXED 534

Research in Exceptional Education

Reading, interpreting and conducting research related to students with disabilities, parents, and teachers. An independent research project is required. May be repeated once with permission of the program director.

EXED 535

Curriculum for Moderate/Severe Disabilities

 

*Other courses may be selected with permission of advisor, teacher certification officer and the Graduate School & Research.

Students may also elect to take advisor approved courses from the following areas:Academic disciplines related to P-12 common core standards; CEBS content courses in exceptional education, interdisciplinary early childhood education, library media education, literacy, or psychology; approved endorsements (e.g., English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Environmental Education, Instructional Computer Technology); and courses identified as prerequisites for Instructional Leader programs. For additional information on online course availability within these areas, students will need to refer to the Schedule of Classes or contact the department where the course originates.

Students may also incorporate course work from any of the following online endorsements for specialization electives:  Gifted and Talented Teaching Endorsement, Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement, or other approved endorsements.

For additional information:

Program Contact: Dr. Rebecca Stobaugh
Email: rebecca.stobaugh@wku.edu
Phone: (270) 745-4497
Visit Us Online:
Middle Grades: http://www.wku.edu/ste/mged/mae_mge_advising_sheet.pdf
Secondary Education: http://www.wku.edu/ste/seced/mae_seced_advising_sheet.pdf
Download our booklet at http://www.wku.edu/online/documents/maetl.pdf.

 

 Last Modified 2/19/18