at Southern Arkansas University
Average Graduate Tuition and Fees Per Year | ||
In-State | Out-of-State | |
SAU | $6,894 | $9,810 |
Arkansas | $7,702* | $13,663* |
Texas | $7,502* | $16,686* |
Louisiana | $9,748* | $19,310* |
*Tuition and fees are calculated as an average of public four-year universities’ published tuition and fees. Source: Department of Education
Our programs are routinely recognized as the best value programs nationally. SAU offers out-of-state tuition waivers to students from Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas who chose to live in university housing or reside in a bordering Texas county or Louisiana parish.
About the M.Ed. in Special Education program
| Professional Education Core Courses (6 Credit Hours Required): | ||
| EDUC | 6003 | Educational Research |
| EDUC | 6403 | School Law |
| Special Education Core Courses Required for Licensure K-12 (24 credit hours) | ||
| SPED | 5123 | Nature and Needs of Students with Mild Disabilities |
| SPED | 5273 | Classroom and Group Managment |
| SPED | 5663 | Educational Diagnosis and Assessment |
| SPED | 6003 | Collboration/ Consultation for Inclusion |
| SPED | 5073 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals |
| SPED | 5043 | Instructional Planning for Mild Disabilities |
| SPED | 5053 | Methods/Materials for Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities |
| SPED | 6243 | Directed Internship K-12 |
Licensure Programs
Candidates must hold a teaching license in order to be admitted to the Special Education K-12 program. The teacher candidate’s plan of study is designed to meet licensure requirements according to Arkansas law. Southern Arkansas University is not responsible for courses required for licensure if the state changes requirements after the student’s program is approved. Candidates in states other than Arkansas are responsible for checking with their state licensure board for requirements. Candidates will be required to pass two PRAXIS exams: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354) and Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (5511) plus the Pearson Foundations of Reading Exam.
For both the M.Ed and certificate programs, candidates will need to either take the Foundations of Reading exam prior to starting the program and receive a passing score OR take the additional two reading courses that would prepare the candidate to take the exam. Earning a master’s degree from Southern Arkansas University does not mean that the degree recipient will receive a license. The Arkansas Department of Education or other licensing agency determine who will receive a license.
Note: For a candidate holding a graduate degree, Southern Arkansas University will review the candidate’s credentials on an individual basis and develop a program of study based on licensure requirements.
100% of the above listed courses are online.
Graduate Certificate in Special Education Resource K-6, 7-12
| SPED | 5043 | Instructional Planning for Mild Disabilities |
| SPED | 5073 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals |
| SPED | 5123 | Nature and Needs of Students with Mild Disabilities |
| SPED | 5663 | Educational Diagnosis and Assessment |
Educational Diagnostician/Examiner: Grades K-12 Certificate
| SPED | 6253 | Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Evaluations |
| SPED | 6263 | Advanced Psychoeducational Evaluation and Intervention |
| COUN | 6753 | Internship: Educational Examiner |
| COUN | 6773 | Internship II: Educational Examiner |
I would encourage all teachers to enroll in SAU’s SPED K-12 program. No matter what grade or subject you teach you will benefit from the knowledge you will gain in this program, and more importantly, your students will also.[/su_testimonial]
| Department: | Counseling and Professional Studies / College of Education and Human Performance |
| Hours Required: | 30 |
| Categories: | Graduate |
| Completion Time: | 2 years * |
| Delivery: | Online |
* Based on 2 classes per semester including summer
The goals and objectives of the Online Master of Education Program in Special Education (K-12) are based on the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Teacher Preparation Standards in and the Advanced Competencies of the School of Graduate Studies. Candidates who complete a program in this Online Master of Education Program in Special Education will have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students through demonstrating the knowledge, dispositions and application of state and national standards. It is incumbent upon students from other states to determine the licensing requirements in their state.
Important Links
- Admissions Requirements
- Plan of Study
- Course Description
- Arkansas Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children
Learning Goals
- Candidates engage in scholarly research activities such as action research or program evaluation to solve authentic problems. Teachers seek advice of others and draw on education research and scholarship to improve their practice.
- Candidates model leadership and communication strategies that promote valuing diversity throughout the community. Teachers recognize individual differences in their students and adjust their practice accordingly.
- Candidates design and modify instruction and the learning environment based on assessment of student learning and behavior. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
- Candidates employ technologies including communications, productivity and presentation applications to enhance their collaborations. Teachers regularly assess student progress.
- Candidates design and modify instruction and the learning environment based on assessment of student learning and behavior. Teachers command specialized knowledge of how to convey a subject to students.
Program Contact
About SAU
Southern Arkansas University offers personalized tour visits, faculty and staff who care about student success, and a caring campus community. SAU also offers traditional and unique academic degree programs that are ranked nationally for quality and affordability.
Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.
Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on campus and online, with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.
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