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Plymouth State University
MSC 11
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
M.Ed. Special Education Program
General Special Education
The Master of Education in K-12 Education, General Special Education concentration addresses competencies based on the Professional Standards and Practice outlined by the Council for Exceptional Children and the NH Department of Education. Coursework addresses 10 competency areas, including knowledge, skills, and field experiences related to content and pedagogy for entry-level special education teachers. Competency areas focus on foundations, development and characteristics of learners, learning differences, instructional strategies, learning environments and social interactions, language, instructional planning, assessment, professional and ethical practice, and collaboration. Students may obtain a master's degree, certification, or both.
Specific Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities
Students wishing to pursue advanced areas of certification focusing on Specific Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities must be previously certified in general special education. Students may obtain a master's degree in K-12 Education with a focus in specific learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disabilities, certification, or both.
Concentrations
- M.Ed. in K-12 Education, General Special Education Concentration (with K–12 Certification)
- M.Ed. in K-12 Education, Special Education 5th Year Program
- K-12 Special Education Administration Concentration (with Certification), through the Educational Leadership M.Ed.
- Certificate in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
Related Programs and Facilities
- Counselor Education M.Ed. Program
- School Psychology M.Ed. Program
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, Mental Health Counseling
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, Special Education Administration
- Plymouth Academic Support Services (PASS)
Annie Forts Up Syndrome Fund Scholarship
Students seeking special education teaching certification are invited to apply for this year's Annie Forts Up Syndrome Fund, Inc. scholarship.
Contact Information
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Marcel Lebrun - e-mail the coordinator
Assistant Professor of Education
Plymouth State University
Department of Education
MSC 38
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
