General Special Education
The General Special Education concentration prepares quality teachers of exceptional learners.
The general special education concentration provides an opportunity for already licensed teachers to engage in endorsement or certificate training to enhance their existing skills. Moreover, graduates learn to use evidence-based practices to guide their direct service, support and consultation skills in schools and other agencies as professionals work together with individuals with exceptionalities and their families.
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Licensure
If you are interested in Special Education Licensure, you must be fully admitted into the Non-Degree Special Education General Special Education Licensure Preparation Program and complete the prescribed coursework on the prospectus in addition to courses that are prescribed here for the Master's Degree.
Admission Requirements
M.Ed.: Official transcript(s), goal statement, two letters of recommendation and Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form. Licensure minimum GPA required 2.75.
Graduation Requirements
M.Ed.: The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree requires a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate coursework including at least 16 semester hours at the 60000 level or above. A major consisting of 18 or more semester hours in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services is required. M.Ed. students have six years from the term of first enrollment to complete the degree.
M.ED. IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
- Special Education M.Ed. Course Catalog
- Special Education M. Ed. Program Requirements
- General Special Education M.Ed. Plan of Study (PDF)
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.