Why choose an accelerated option?
It shortens the time to earn your master’s degree. Earn graduate credit as you complete your bachelor’s degree.
It shortens the time to earn your master’s degree. Earn graduate credit as you complete your bachelor’s degree.
Up to 12 hours of credit will count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
If you meet admission requirements, you’ll start your graduate studies in special education during your junior year.
You’ll finish your bachelor’s degree as your working toward your master’s degree.
Get two degrees, sooner. Save time and money.
Reesha Adamson, Coordinator, SEACT Track
Park Central Office Building, Room 103; Phone 417-836-6284
RAdamson@missouristate.edu
Paul Ajuwon
Park Central Office Building, Room 130; Phone 417-836-5397
PaulAjuwon@missouristate.edu
Tamara Arthaud, Program Director, EDS, Special Education and Assessment Coordinator
Park Central Office Building, Room 117; Phone 417-836-6951
TamaraArthaud@missouristate.edu
Megan Boyle
Park Central Office Building, Room 102; Phone 417-836-4140
MeganBoyle@MissouriState.edu
Chris Craig
Carrington Hall, Room 209; Phone 417-836-4589
ChrisCraig@missouristate.edu
Karen Engler, Coordinator, EDHH Track, Accelerated EDHH, EDHH Certificate
Kampeter Health Sciences Hall, Room 258
Phone 417-836-6674
KarenEngler@MissouriState.edu
Linda Garrison-Kane, Coordinator, ASD Track, Accelerated ASD, ASD Certificate
Park Central Office Building, Room 101; Phone 417-836-6960
LGKane@missouristate.edu
Michael Goeringer
Park Central Office Building, Room 100A; Phone 417-836-5897
MichaelGoeringer@missouristate.edu
James Matthews
Park Central Office Building, Room 114; Phone 417-836-5256
JamesMatthews@missouristate.edu
Shari Scott, Coordinator, BLV Track, O&M Track and O&M certificate,
Park Central Office Building, Room 117; Phone 417-836-3142
SScott@MissouriState.edu
James Sottile
Park Central Office Building, Room 202; Phone 417-836-5326
JamesSottile@missouristate.edu
The Master of Science in Education, Special Education may be obtained by following a course of study specific to multiple areas of interest and certification needs with six option areas, blindness and low vision (B&LV), mild/moderate disabilities (Special Education Alternative Certification {SEACT} track), orientation and mobility (O&M) comprehensive intervention specialist (CIS), autism spectrum disorders (ASD track), and education of the deaf and hard of hearing (EDHH) with each leading to a Master of Science in Education degree. Graduate Certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorders or Orientation and Mobility may be pursued as a component of a degree, or as options for nondegree-seeking students. An accelerated Masters option is available in the option of autism spectrum disorders, or comprehensive intervention specialist for students seeking a BSEd, Special Education (Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical K-12) degree. There is also an accelerated option for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing option. The Special Education Program is designed to include a mixture of on-line course delivery options, arranged supervised practica, and on-site methods. All course work in the area of Visual Impairment and some course work required for the SEACT program is available online. Alternative delivery systems such as intersession and week-end courses may also be offered to support completion of course work.
You must contact your advisor to obtain consent to enroll each semester.
Bachelor degree from an accredited university.
To be admitted to the Master of Science in Education, Special Education degree program, a candidate must submit the Graduate Application and official transcripts showing all previous course work. The student must have obtained a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
Additional materials which should be submitted:
All applicants to the Graduate Program will be required to complete a MoVECHS background check (or other approved systems for out-of-state students) prior to admission. In addition, students enrolled in clinical and field experiences must provide proof of a negative TB skin test and proof of professional liability insurance. A TB skin test may be obtained at the university's Magers Health and Wellness Center. Applications for professional liability insurance are available in Hill Hall, Room 200 and must be current within one year of the field or clinical placement. The background check, professional liability insurance, and negative TB skin test will facilitate timely field experience placements necessary for the successful completion of program requirements.
Students seeking admission to the Special Education Program should contact the College of Education Professional Education Services Office (HILL 200) to complete the paper work for the required background check. A student must receive a satisfactory review on this MoVECHS report (as well as meeting all other admission requirements) in order to be admitted to the masters program.
The Special Education Program within the College of Education reserves the right to refuse enrollment or program continuation to any student based on the student’s ability to successfully complete required classes and/or to successfully complete any required practica. This refusal will be determined by the judgment of the Special Education graduate faculty and the head of the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education.
All Special Education graduate students are expected to display professional behaviors and dispositions consistent with the International Council for Exceptional Children’s Code of Ethics for Educators of Persons with Exceptionalities. Periodic structured assessments of professional behaviors and dispositions will be completed for all graduate students. If a student does not display the required professional behaviors and dispositions as determined by the Special Education graduate faculty and head of the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education, a student may be dismissed from the graduate program.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
OR |
Educational Research Methodology OR Research Methodology and Statistics in Educational Studies |
3 hrs |
SPE 780 | Impact of Contemporary Issues & Diversity in Special Education | 3 hrs |
SPE 788 or SPE 799 |
Research Seminar in Special Education or Thesis Option |
3 hrs |
* Offered via internet or alternative delivery system based on availability.
Comprehensive Examination. Degree candidates must pass a comprehensive exam. Students completing the thesis option will complete an oral defense of their thesis for their comprehensive exam. Other masters students will complete a written exam using a computer. Students who live in another state who need to take the written comprehensive exam may be allowed to take the exam at an approved proctored site. Confer with faculty advisor regarding this option.
Students must be accepted into the accelerated program and receive approval from the Graduate Program Advisor, the Department Head of the Undergraduate program, and the Graduate College prior to enrolling in mixed credit courses. This is done by using a mixed credit form. Acceptance into the program and all approvals must be completed prior to the end of the Change of Schedule Period. See the Graduate College for further information.
If accepted into the accelerated program, up to 12 hours of coursework may apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including, but not limited to:
The Comprehensive Intervention Specialist (CIS) Graduate option is designed to provide candidates with in-depth knowledge and skills to effectively assess and implement research based programs for individuals requiring specialized supports and differentiatied instruction within multi-tiered systems of support. The CIS option will provide educators with expertise in conducting on-going progress-monitoring of the academic and behavioral skill performance of PreK-12 students, development and planning of individualized multi-tiered systems of support using research-based practices appropriate for individual student needs, and implementation of multi-tiered systems of support on a schoolwide basis. The CIS opton will also support professionals working in agency and clinical settings.
Required courses in addition to the core as follows.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 617 | Direct Instruction in Reading and Language Arts | 3 hrs |
SPE 619 | Methods I: Cognitive and Behaviroal Teaching Approaches for Exceptional Learners | 3 hrs |
SPE 660 | Working with Families of Exceptional Individuals | 3 hrs |
SPE 710 | Problems in Special Education | 3 hrs |
SPE 779 | Application of Technology in Special Education | 3 hrs |
SPE 784 | Advanced Procedures in Teaching Students wtih Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 3 hrs |
SPE 787 | Advanced Behavioral Analysis and Intervention | 3 hrs |
Electives | 9 hrs | |
Total Hours | 39 hours |
Students who have not completed an equivalent foundation requirement will also need to take SPE 715, Foundations in Special Education, to meet prerequisite requirements of advanced coursework in the degree program.
The Blindness and Low Vision (B&LV) option is designed to provide intensive research based instruction in regard to assessment and programming for individuals identified with low vision or who are blind. Course work will emphasize Braille instruction as well as the use of varied technology options to support individuals with VI across multiple environments. Course work will be offered on-line to support broad delivery and is accredited by the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER). Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher Certification in Blind and Partially sighted may be obtained upon completion of the VI emphasis. Successful completion of the course work in the area of VI, along with additional course work as outlined, will in part address requirements for National certification and a Missouri State Graduate Certificate in Orientation and Mobility.
Required coursework in addition to the core follows.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 605* | Braille Reading and Writing I | 3 hrs |
SPE 606* | Principles of Orientation and Mobility | 2 hrs |
SPE 607* | Services and Diversity in Blindness and Low Vision and Additional Disabilities | 2 hrs |
SPE 608* | Low Vision, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Eye | 3 hrs |
SPE 709* | Methods of Teaching Students with Blindness or Low Vision and Multiple Disabilities | 3 hrs |
SPE 711* | Braille Reading and Writing II | 3 hrs |
SPE 730* | Health, Functional, and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities | 2 hrs |
SPE 733* | Methods of Teaching Independent Living Skills to Persons with Blindness or Low Vision | 3 hrs |
SPE 750* | Practicum: Blindness and Low Vision | 3 hrs |
SPE 779* | Application of Technology In Special Education | 3 hrs |
SPE 783* | Advanced Assessment to Support Individuals with Developmental & Sensory Disabilities | 3 hrs |
Total BLV Course Hours | 30 hours | |
Total Program Hours - 30 BLV Courses + 9 Core Courses | 39 hours |
NOTE: Additional course work may be required based on the candidate’s previous qualifications and previous certifications.
* Offered via internet.
The Special Education Alternative Certification Track (SEACT) option is designed to facilitate Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher Certification in K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education (Mild to Moderate Disabilities) while acquiring advanced knowledge and skills in the area. Course work is designed to reflect State and National standards with demonstrated mastery of specific course competencies required through research-based projects. In addition to the Master of Science in Education, successful completion of this option will result in teacher certification in the area of K-12 Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical Special Education (given that all required DESE content assessments are also passed).
Required course work in addition to the core follows.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 715 | Foundations in Special Education | 3 hrs |
SPE 782 | Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 4 hrs |
SPE 792 | Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Students with Disabilities Lab | 2 hrs |
SPE 619 | Methods I: Cognitive & Behavioral Methods for Exceptional Students | 3 hrs |
SPE 621 | Methods II: Functional Living Skills & Health Issues | 3 hrs |
SPE 789 | Student Teaching -The Exceptional Child | 3 hrs |
PSY 703 | Human Growth and Development | 3 hrs |
SPE 617 | Direct Instruction in Reading & Language Arts | 3 hrs |
SPE 787 | Advanced Behavioral Analysis & Intervention | 3 hrs |
SPE 664 | Language Development of Exceptional Students | 2 hrs |
SPE 616 | Foundations of Behavioral Analysis and Interventions in Applied Settings | 3 hrs |
SPE 717 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Individuals | 3 hrs |
To Total | 45 hours |
* Offered via internet or alternative delivery system based on availability.
The MSEd Option Program in Orientation and Mobility is available to individuals seeking a degree with emphasis in Orientation and Mobility. The Master's degree option in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is designed to meet regional and national needs and is aligned to the standards set by the Association of Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) and Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). The program prepares specialists who teach individuals who have blindness or low vision to travel independently, safely, and efficiently in their homes and communities. Individuals who desire to pursue a degree and subsequent certification in O&M will be identified based upon geographic need and individual qualifications. Prerequisites may be required based on transcript analysis.
Required course work in addition to the core follows.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 605* | Braille Reading and Writing I | 3 hrs |
SPE 606* | Principles of Orientation and Mobility | 2 hrs |
SPE 607* | Services and Diversity in Blindness and Low Vision and Additional Disabilities | 2 hrs |
SPE 608* | Low Vision, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Eye | 3 hrs |
SPE 712 | Instructional Techniques and Strategies of Orientation and Mobility | 6 hrs |
SPE 714* | Professional Issues and Assessment Related to Orientation and Mobility with Diverse Populations | 2 hrs |
SPE 730 | Health, Functional, and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities | 2 hrs |
SPE 760 | Internship in Orientation and Mobility | 3 hrs |
To Total | 32 hours |
* Offered via internet or alternative delivery system based on availability.
The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) option is designed for individuals who have teacher certification in an area of Mild/Moderate Disabilities who wish to enhance their skills through related and advanced course work in ASD. In-depth analysis of research-based practices specific to assessment, identification, and programming for students with ASD are stressed. Course work in addition to the core follows.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 783 | Advanced Assessment to Support Individuals with Developmental & Sensory Disabilities | 3 hrs |
SPE 625 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 hrs |
SPE 791 | Clinical Practicum for Individuals with Autism and Challenging Behavior | 4 hrs |
SPE 627 | Research-Based Strategies for Individuals with ASD | 3 hrs |
SPE 618 | Application of Applied Behavior Analysis & Interventions in Applied Settings | 3 hrs |
SPE 626 | Applied Behavioral Analysis for Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 hrs |
SPE 740 | Verbal Behavior | 3 hrs |
Electives | 6 hrs | |
Total | 37 hours |
* Offered via internet or alternative delivery system based on availability.
Students must be accepted into the accelerated program and receive approval from the Graduate Program Advisor, the Department Head of the Undergraduate program, and the Graduate College prior to enrolling in mixed credit courses. This is done by using a mixed credit form. Acceptance into the program and all approvals must be completed prior to the end of the Change of Schedule Period. See the Graduate College for further information.
If accepted into the accelerated program, up to 12 hours of coursework may apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including, but not limited to:
*Courses marked with asterisk (*) would be designated as an elective for MSEd: SPE-ASD.
If accepted into the accelerated program, students may also request permission to enroll in the following courses as Senior Permission to facilitate completion of the master's degree for students who wish to stay at MSU to finish the MSED degree. Please note that Senior Permission courses are not eligible for Financial Aid.
The Master of Science in Education, Special Education, education of the deaf and hard of hearing (EDHH) is designed to prepare students to make intelligent decisions and take appropriate, thoughtful action. The program is organized to encourage students to use critical thinking and problem-solving to identify and meet the communication needs of individuals and families. The EDHH option is accredited by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).
The EDHH option contains three tracks. Students will work with their academic advisor to determine which track is best suited for their needs. Track one is designed to lead to teacher certification in the State of Missouri and national certification issued by the Council on Education of the Deaf. It is the track that most students will select. Within track one there is also an accelerated master's option available which provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to begin graduate course work during the senior year, and complete the program in three graduate semesters following coursework in the junior and senior years.
Track two results in a master's degree but down not lead to teacher certification in the State of Missouri or national certification issued by the Council on Education of the Deaf. Track three is designed for teachers who hold a bachelor's degree in special education and teacher certification in special education. Track three leads to teacher certification in the State of Missouri but not national certification issued by the Council on Education of the Deaf.
Students applying to the MSED, Special Education, EDHH apply through GradCAS. The application deadline for first consideration is February 15 to be considered for the following fall semester. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after the first date of consideration.
Full admission to the program shall be based on the following components and application requirements/deadlines:
The following components should also be submitted.
The Essential Functions of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing establish the expectations and requisite abilities considered necessary for professionals in the field of education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Students in the MSU Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education are to achieve the level of competency required for graduation and practice. It is recognized that degrees of ability vary widely among individuals. Admission candidates who feel they may not be able to acquire the essential functions set forth are encouraged to contact the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education. Any admission candidate who may require academic accommodations to fulfill the essential functions due to a disability is encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center at 417-836-4192 (voice) or 417-836-6792 (TTY). The Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education at MSU seeks to ensure that qualified persons with disabilities are not denied admission or subject to discrimination in admissions. The Department is committed to enabling students by any reasonable means or accommodations to complete their course of study.
The following Essential Functions are consistent with the Council on the Education of the Deaf clinical skill performance guidelines and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines expected of the first year speech-language therapists in public schools. All essential functions are introduced and coached within CLSE coursework and practicum.
Physical Abilities:
Behavioral and Social Attributes:
Intellectual Abilities:
The Department is committed to enabling students by any reasonable means or accommodations to complete the course of study leading to the Master of Science in Education, Special Education, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Non-Thesis Option: A minimum of 43 or 45 semester hours in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall be completed, including the following:
Thesis Option: A thesis option is not available to track three students. Requirements included in items 1 and 2 above shall pertain. Completion of the Master's Thesis and oral defense shall replace items 3 and 4 listed above.
The CLSE Department reserves the right to refuse enrollment or program continuation to any student. This refusal will be determined by the judgment of the CLSE Graduate Faculty and CLSE Department Head based upon the student’s ability to successfully complete clinical practicum assignments or to assume patient care responsibilities and/or function as a clinician/teacher. Additionally, if a student has failed to demonstrate an attitude of professionalism as judged by the CLSE Graduate Faculty and Department Head, a student may be dismissed from the program.
According to the Missouri State University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and requirements of the CLSE Department, academic integrity and honesty are the foundation of the university community. Students are expected to practice academic and clinical integrity in all assigned work. Students are also expected to be honest in all interactions with other students, faculty, and staff, and be professional in attitude, actions and attire.
The university, and the CLSE department, has the inherent right to promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the orderly conduct of university business and the protection of the health and safety of the university community. Students are expected to comply with all published and stated rules and regulations. If a student is accused of violating any code (theft, academic dishonestly, possession of drugs, etc.) they will be subject to warnings, loss of privileges, probation, suspension and/or dismissal.
Contact your advisor or the Department Head for the requirements and coursework necessary to meet state and national certification requirements. Students pursuing certification in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be required to complete additional education coursework through the College of Education.
In order to be recommended for state certification, each student must:
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 757 | Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 hrs |
SPE 762 | Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
SPE 763 | Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 1 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 758 | Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 764 | Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 765 | Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice Off-Site | 3 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
SPE 766 | Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 796 | Supervised Teaching | 8 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 1 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
To be eligible to apply for admission to this program, the student must:
After successful completion of the Bachelor of Science requirements, all students in the accelerated master’s program will receive the BS and will be granted full admission to the graduate college.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 312 | Normal Language Acquisition (also offered in fall & summer) | 3 hrs |
CSD 321 | Conceptually Accurate Signed English I (also offered in the spring) | 3 hrs |
CSD 330 | Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) | 3 hrs |
CSD 380 | Development, Diversity and Deafness | 3 hrs |
CSD 360 | Hearing Science | 3 hrs |
LTC 318 | Foundations of Reading Instruction | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 322 | Conceptually Accurate Signed English II | 3 hrs |
CSD 331 | American Sign Language (ASL) II | 3 hrs |
CSD 370 | Audiology | 3 hrs |
CSD 562 | Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 572 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 497 | Observation Clinical Practicum (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH) | 3 hrs |
SPE 757 | Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
EDC 345 | Introduction to Multicultural Education and Diversity | 3 hrs |
MTH 320 | Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 hrs |
SPE 762 | Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
SPE 763 | Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 1 hrs |
LTC 474 | Reading and Creative Writing in the Content Field | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 758 | Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 764 | Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 765 | Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice Off-Site | 3 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
SPE 766 | Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 796 | Supervised Teaching | 8 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 1 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
If accepted to the accelerated program, the following 12 hours of courses may apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees: SPE 757, SPE 762, SPE 763; CSD 795.
Before enrolling in a course to be counted toward both undergraduate and graduate credit and to count the course toward the masters degree, an undergraduate student must be accepted into the accelerated program and receive prior approval from the graduate advisor, Department Head, and the Dean of the Graduate College using a Mixed Credit Form. Acceptance into the program and all approvals must be completed prior to the end of the Change of Schedule Period for the semester.
Track two of the EDHH option is an alternative designed for students who wish to receive a masters degree, but do NOT wish to pursue teacher certification (primarily for international students). Track two will not lead to teacher certification in Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Five of the graduate courses (14 hours) are online classes.
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 636 | American Sign Language I | 3 hrs |
CSD 780 | Development, Diversity and Deafness | 3 hrs |
CSD 497 | Observation Clinical Practicum (MSU Preschool Program of D/HH) | 3 hrs |
SPE 757 | Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 637 | American Sign Language II | 3 hrs |
CSD 669 | Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 762 | Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
SPE 664 | Language Development of Exceptional Students | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 758 | Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 764 | Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 765 | Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
OR |
Non-Thesis Project OR Master's Thesis |
1 hrs OR 3 hrs |
OR |
Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing OR Working with Families of Exceptional Individuals |
3 hrs OR 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH | 3 hrs |
SPE 763 | Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH) | 1 hr |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
Track three of the EDHH option is for special education teachers who wish to receive a masters degree and State of Missouri teaching certification in Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Track three does not meet the practicum requirements for national certification by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 757 | Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 765 | Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 621 | Conceptually Accurate Signed English I | 3 hrs |
SPE 762 | Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CSD 631 | Conceptually Accurate Signed English II | 3 hrs |
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 766 | Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 764 | Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 763 | Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 1 hr |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf & Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 1 hr |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 2 hrs |
Students applying to the MSED, Special Education, EDHH apply through GradCAS. The application deadline for first consideration is February 15 to be considered for the following fall semester. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after the first date of consideration.
Full admission to the program shall be based on the following components and application requirements/deadlines:
The following components should also be submitted.
The Essential Functions of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing establish the expectations and requisite abilities considered necessary for professionals in the field of education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Students in the MSU Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education are to achieve the level of competency required for graduation and practice. It is recognized that degrees of ability vary widely among individuals. Admission candidates who feel they may not be able to acquire the essential functions set forth are encouraged to contact the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education. Any admission candidate who may require academic accommodations to fulfill the essential functions due to a disability is encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center at 417-836-4192 (voice) or 417-836-6792 (TTY). The Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education at MSU seeks to ensure that qualified persons with disabilities are not denied admission or subject to discrimination in admissions. The Department is committed to enabling students by any reasonable means or accommodations to complete their course of study.
The following Essential Functions are consistent with the Council on the Education of the Deaf clinical skill performance guidelines and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines expected of the first year speech-language therapists in public schools. All essential functions are introduced and coached within CLSE coursework and practicum.
Physical Abilities:
Behavioral and Social Attributes:
Intellectual Abilities:
The Department is committed to enabling students by any reasonable means or accommodations to complete the course of study leading to the Master of Science in Education, Special Education, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Non-Thesis Option: A minimum of 43 or 45 semester hours in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall be completed, including the following:
Thesis Option: A thesis option is not available to track three students. Requirements included in items 1 and 2 above shall pertain. Completion of the Master's Thesis and oral defense shall replace items 3 and 4 listed above.
The CLSE Department reserves the right to refuse enrollment or program continuation to any student. This refusal will be determined by the judgment of the CLSE Graduate Faculty and CLSE Department Head based upon the student’s ability to successfully complete clinical practicum assignments or to assume patient care responsibilities and/or function as a clinician/teacher. Additionally, if a student has failed to demonstrate an attitude of professionalism as judged by the CLSE Graduate Faculty and Department Head, a student may be dismissed from the program.
According to the Missouri State University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and requirements of the CLSE Department, academic integrity and honesty are the foundation of the university community. Students are expected to practice academic and clinical integrity in all assigned work. Students are also expected to be honest in all interactions with other students, faculty, and staff, and be professional in attitude, actions and attire.
The university, and the CLSE department, has the inherent right to promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the orderly conduct of university business and the protection of the health and safety of the university community. Students are expected to comply with all published and stated rules and regulations. If a student is accused of violating any code (theft, academic dishonestly, possession of drugs, etc.) they will be subject to warnings, loss of privileges, probation, suspension and/or dismissal.
Contact your advisor or the Department Head for the requirements and coursework necessary to meet state and national certification requirements. Students pursuing certification in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be required to complete additional education coursework through the College of Education.
In order to be recommended for state certification, each student must:
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 757 | Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 hrs |
SPE 762 | Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
SPE 763 | Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 1 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 758 | Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 764 | Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 765 | Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice Off-Site | 3 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
SPE 766 | Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 796 | Supervised Teaching | 8 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 1 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
To be eligible to apply for admission to this program, the student must:
After successful completion of the Bachelor of Science requirements, all students in the accelerated master’s program will receive the BS and will be granted full admission to the graduate college.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 312 | Normal Language Acquisition (also offered in fall & summer) | 3 hrs |
CSD 321 | Conceptually Accurate Signed English I (also offered in the spring) | 3 hrs |
CSD 330 | Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) | 3 hrs |
CSD 380 | Development, Diversity and Deafness | 3 hrs |
CSD 360 | Hearing Science | 3 hrs |
LTC 318 | Foundations of Reading Instruction | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 322 | Conceptually Accurate Signed English II | 3 hrs |
CSD 331 | American Sign Language (ASL) II | 3 hrs |
CSD 370 | Audiology | 3 hrs |
CSD 562 | Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 572 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 497 | Observation Clinical Practicum (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH) | 3 hrs |
SPE 757 | Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
EDC 345 | Introduction to Multicultural Education and Diversity | 3 hrs |
MTH 320 | Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 hrs |
SPE 762 | Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
SPE 763 | Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 1 hrs |
LTC 474 | Reading and Creative Writing in the Content Field | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 758 | Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 764 | Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 765 | Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice Off-Site | 3 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
SPE 766 | Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 796 | Supervised Teaching | 8 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 1 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
If accepted to the accelerated program, the following 12 hours of courses may apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees: SPE 757, SPE 762, SPE 763; CSD 795.
Before enrolling in a course to be counted toward both undergraduate and graduate credit and to count the course toward the masters degree, an undergraduate student must be accepted into the accelerated program and receive prior approval from the graduate advisor, Department Head, and the Dean of the Graduate College using a Mixed Credit Form. Acceptance into the program and all approvals must be completed prior to the end of the Change of Schedule Period for the semester.
Track two of the EDHH option is an alternative designed for students who wish to receive a masters degree, but do NOT wish to pursue teacher certification (primarily for international students). Track two will not lead to teacher certification in Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Five of the graduate courses (14 hours) are online classes.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 636 | American Sign Language I | 3 hrs |
CSD 780 | Development, Diversity and Deafness | 3 hrs |
CSD 497 | Observation Clinical Practicum (MSU Preschool Program of D/HH) | 3 hrs |
SPE 757 | Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 637 | American Sign Language II | 3 hrs |
CSD 669 | Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 762 | Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
SPE 664 | Language Development of Exceptional Students | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 758 | Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 764 | Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 765 | Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
OR |
Non-Thesis Project OR Master's Thesis |
1 hrs OR 3 hrs |
OR |
Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing OR Working with Families of Exceptional Individuals |
3 hrs OR 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH | 3 hrs |
SPE 763 | Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH) | 1 hr |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 hrs |
OR | ||
CSD 799 | Master's Thesis | 3 hrs |
Track three of the EDHH option is for special education teachers who wish to receive a masters degree and State of Missouri teaching certification in Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Track three does not meet the practicum requirements for national certification by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 757 | Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
SPE 765 | Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 621 | Conceptually Accurate Signed English I | 3 hrs |
SPE 762 | Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSD 631 | Conceptually Accurate Signed English II | 3 hrs |
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 766 | Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 764 | Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 763 | Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 1 hr |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 759 | Early Intervention: Deaf & Hard of Hearing | 2 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project | 1 hr |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 2 hrs |