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Dec 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Special Education, M.S.: Mild/Moderate Support Needs Concentration
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Special Education, M.S. Program
Program Description
The Master of Science in Special Education, with either a Concentration in Mild/Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs, is offered as a stand-alone degree program or completed with the Education Specialist teaching credential in Mild/Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs. The two-year, 4-semester master’s degree program overlaps significantly with the Education Specialist credentials. The Master of Science in Special Education recognizes that all candidates should be grounded in research and to know its direct applicability to the populations of individuals with disabilities. Evidence-based practices for diverse learners in inclusive school and community settings are the backbone of the program to ensure that all individuals may have access to, participate within, and learn across all environments. The master’s degree develops and facilitates both teacher leadership among its graduates and related leadership roles in the field.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Science in Special Education prepares graduates for careers in teaching and leadership roles in the field of Special Education at local and state levels and within professional organizations and communities. Careers may include teachers and specialists, program supervisors, administrators, advocates and leadership faculty in special, inclusive and general education, and student support and advocacy.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for Master’s Degree without earning an Education Specialist Credential:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
- Statement of Purpose
- Department Application
- University Application
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Valid CA teaching credential
Individuals who are accepted into the M.S Special Education program, without the Education Specialist credential, will be classified as master’s students effective the semester of admittance to the master’s program. This classification may affect a student’s financial aid package. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Student Standing and Progress
- Completion of courses with a grade of B or higher
Program Learning Outcomes
- Think critically and creatively and apply analytical and quantitative reasoning to address complex challenges and everyday problems regarding strategies to achieve equitable social emotional, learning, social emotional outcomes for students and the support for their families, care givers develop systems for success.
- Communicate ideas, perspectives, and values clearly and persuasively while listening openly to others within school, community, university and professional areas.
- Apply knowledge of diversity and multicultural competencies to promote equity and social justice in our communities in which individuals are treated with respect, dignity, trust and fairness.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully as members and leaders of diverse teams and communities to achieve equitable environments and learning outcomes
- Act responsibly and sustainably at local, national, and global levels through the demonstration of pedagogical content knowledge and skills.as defined by professional organizations and government agencies.
- Demonstrate expertise and integration of ideas, methods, theory and practice in Education with an emphasis in Special Education aligned with professional standards, research based designs and best practices
Special Education M.S. Requirements (43 units)
Core Courses
The following 32 units of core coursework is required:
Concentrations
SPED M.S. students are required to fulfill a concentration for 11 units to earn the degree:
Mild-Moderate Support Needs Concentration
The following 11 units are required for the concentration:
Other Graduate & Post-Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
In addition to departmental requirements, every student must also satisfy the University requirements for graduation as described throughout this catalog. These include the 70% unit residence requirement; the five-year rule on currency of subject matter; the minimum number of units in 600-level courses; the “C” minimum grade for each graduate course; and the 3.00 cumulative grade point average.
Department Courses Listed by Course Type
Educational Psychology CoursesDepartment of Educational Psychology
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Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology: Graduate
- • EPSY 629 - Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents
Units: 2
- • EPSY 630 - Law, Ethics and Professional Issues
Units: 3
- • EPSY 632 - Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting
Units: 1
- • EPSY 633 - Substance Abuse
Units: 3
- • EPSY 634 - Family and Life Cycle Development
Units: 3
- • EPSY 635 - Pre-Practicum Microcounseling Skills in Relational Practice
Units: 2
- • EPSY 636 - Counseling Theories
Units: 3
- • EPSY 637 - Multicultural Counseling
Units: 3
- • EPSY 638 - Psychopathology
Units: 3
- • EPSY 639 - Community Mental Health Counseling
Units: 3
- • EPSY 641 - Child and Youth Psychotherapy
Units: 3
- • EPSY 642 - Grief, Trauma, and Crisis Counseling
Units: 2
- • EPSY 643 - Family Therapy
Units: 3
- • EPSY 644 - Pre-Practicum Microcounseling Skills in Relational Practice II
Units: 2
- • EPSY 646 - Contemporary Issues: Aging & Long-Term Care
Units: 2
- • EPSY 647 - Psychopharmacology
Units: 3
- • EPSY 648 - Assessment and Testing
Units: 3
- • EPSY 650 - Group Counseling Theory and Practice
Units: 3
- • EPSY 651 - Research Methods for Evidenced-Based Practice and Advocacy
Units: 3
- • EPSY 652 - Gender, Identity, & Sexuality: Development & Challenges Across the Lifespan
Units: 1-3
- • EPSY 653 - Couples Therapy
Units: 3
- • EPSY 654 - Career Counseling
Units: 3
- • EPSY 660 - Clinic Rounds
Units: 1
- • EPSY 661 - Academic Counseling
Units: 3
- • EPSY 662 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Units: 3
- • EPSY 663 - Psychoeducational Report Writing
Units: 3
- • EPSY 664 - Diverse Needs in School Counseling
Units: 2
- • EPSY 665 - Leadership, Advocacy, and Wellness
Units: 2
- • EPSY 666 - Psychological Services in School Psychology
Units: 1
- • EPSY 668 - Social and Emotional Assessment
Units: 3
- • EPSY 669 - Assessment, Intervention, and Community Resources for Special Student Populations
Units: 3
- • EPSY 671 - Academic, Behavioral, and English Learner Assessment and Interventions
Units: 3
- • EPSY 672 - Cognitive and Developmental Assessment
Units: 5
- • EPSY 674 - Lab: Psychoeducational Report Writing
Units: 2
- • EPSY 678 - School Psychology Practicum: First-Year Supervision
Units: 3
- • EPSY 679 - School Psychology Advanced Practicum: Second-Year Supervision
Units: 3
- • EPSY 680 - School Psychology Internship Supervision
Units: 6
- • EPSY 681 - Foundations in School Counseling
Units: 3
- • EPSY 682 - Mental Health Consultation in Schools
Units: 3
- • EPSY 683 - Crisis in Schools and Mental Health Settings
Units: 1-2
- • EPSY 684 - Neuropsychology of Learning Disorders
Units: 4
- • EPSY 685 - Advanced Service Delivery in School Psychology
Units: 2
- • EPSY 690 - Independent Study
Units: 1-4
- • EPSY 692 - Action Research and Comprehensive Evaluation
Units: 3
- • EPSY 693A - Project in Marriage and Family Therapy
Units: 2-4
- • EPSY 693B - Project in School Counseling
Units: 4
- • EPSY 693C - Project in School Psychology
Units: 4
- • EPSY 695 - Practicum
Units: 1-4
- • EPSY 696 - Advanced Practicum
Units: 3
- • EPSY 697 - Issues in Educational Psychology
Units: 2
- • EPSY 698 - Internship
Units: 1-3
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