Master in Education - Mild /Moderate Special Education
The Master in Education - Mild/ Moderate Special Education is designed to enhance the teaching skills of K-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education teachers, or for teachers who have mild/ moderate students within their non-special education classroom. It is a curricular and instructional methodologies based degree with a diagnostic testing course to administer and use results for individual and classroom instruction. Either a K-6 or 7-12 emphasis is available. Program topics, learning experiences and outcomes are based on the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Additionally, this program is aligned with the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) content standards. This program can be typically completed in two years. This degree does lead to Iowa or Missouri licensure. Other states may also accept this for licensure. Each student should check with their own state to determine requirements and acceptance.
Graceland is a member of the North Central Association and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our education programs are accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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Must have a bachelor's degree in education from an accredited institution or a teaching endorsement; Must have a teaching certificate in the U.S. and be currently employed as a teacher. Teacher must have access to a classroom that serves mild/moderate special needs children.
