Special Education: General Curriculum, K-12 (M.Ed.)
This master's degree program is designed for those who wish to earn licensure and teach children with special education needs in a K-12 classroom setting. Three (3) credit hours in human growth and development are required for licensure in addition to the graduate program requirements.
The M.Ed. in special education: general curriculum is available at Marymount’s Main Campus. The program is also available through Marymount’s Professional Development School (PDS) partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools in the format of a one-year full-time internship.
Additional Endorsement Options: An additional endorsement in elementary education is available to students in this program. See information under "Teaching Licensure Additional Endorsement" in elementary education (PK-6) for requirements.
Degree Requirements — Special Education: General Curriculum, K-12
36 credits
Many courses require field experience. For details, see education Course Descriptions.
ED 500 and ED 509 are required as the first courses in this program, as they provide the foundation for all other courses.
| ED 500 | Foundations of Education and the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| ED 509 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ED 511 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Instructional Programming | 3 |
| ED 523 | Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| ED 529 | Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education Settings | 3 |
| ED 539 | Instructional Implementation of the Individualized Education Program | 3 |
| ED 545 | Transition and Family Issues for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| ED 549 | Assessments, Techniques, and Interventions in Behavior Management | 3 |
| ED 555 | Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades Pk-2 | 3 |
| ED 558 | Elementary Math Methods | 3 |
| ED 570SE | Student Teaching: Special Education General Curriculum K-12 | 6 |
ED 509: A course in human development and learning for kindergarten-age students through adolescents is required before enrolling in ED 509.
ED 549 and ED 570SE must be taken at the same time.