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Master of Science in Special Education - Severe Multiple Handicaps
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Description:
Students earning a Master of Science in Special Education in the area of Severe Multiple Handicaps (SMH) may choose a program of study that prepares them to:
--> work as a classroom teacher or students with severe and/or multiple disabilities,
--> coordinate school service programs for children with mental retardation, physical and/or multiple disabilities,
--> lead non-educational social service agencies, or
--> serve as an educational consultant working for medical and diagnostic agencies in clinical settings.
SMH classes prepare students to serve people with a variety of severe disabilities including:
--> autism,
--> deaf-blindness,
--> mental retardation, and
--> physical disabilities
SMH students’ programs of study typically include coursework in:
--> assessment,
--> behavior management,
--> program development,
--> program implementation,
--> provision of physical care,
--> habilitative techniques,
--> alternative systems of communication,
--> parent training, and
--> the use of various team planning models
After demonstrating mastery of core competencies, trainees may get practical hands-on experience using various service delivery methods in:
--> public schools,
--> community-based service agencies,
--> home-based service settings, and
--> residential service settings |
Notes:
The faculty recommends that graduate students who choose to pursue an MSU Special Education Masters Degree that focuses on SMH should first earn bachelor’s degree and a major in special education, mental retardation, or developmental disabilities from an accredited college or university.
Remember, graduate students enter our program with diverse training and experience. This program can accommodate students with different undergraduate training experiences. For example, certain students may need to complete undergraduate coursework. Other students may NOT need to take all the classes on this list.
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Required
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SPED 501: Introduction To Graduate Studies
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PSY 503: Statistics I
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SPED 505: Supervision & Consultation in Special Education
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SPED 515: Practicum
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SPED 530: Physical And Medical Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities
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SPED 531: Theoretical Aspects of Exceptional Children
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SPED 533: Clinical Practice
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CD 536: Communication for Persons with Severe Multiple Disabilities
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SPED 542: Methods And Materials Of Teaching The Developmentally Disabled
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SPED 550: Assessment In Special Education
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SPED 561: Behavior Problems of Exceptional Children
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SPED 599: Thesis
The thesis (SPED 599) is one of two possible culminating experiences. The alternative experience is a somewhat grueling (nasty) set of written and oral examinations. |
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