Education, M.S.Ed. – Special Education
Contact
Jason Asdourian, M.Ed
Assistant Director Graduate Programs in Education
jasdourian@une.edu
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit cannot be accepted into any program leading to State of Maine certification.
Admissions
See Online Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. Please consult this catalog’s Financial Information page for specific tuition and fees information.
Financial Aid
Detailed information and applications are available on request from the Financial Aid Office. Call (207) 602-2342 or visit the Financial Aid website.
Curricular Requirements
Master of Science in Education — Special Education
For educators interested in pursuing certification, the University of New England offers a program to equip teachers with the foundational knowledge and curriculum required by the State of Maine.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Required Courses | ||
| EDU 599 | Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 720 | Special Ed Law for the Class | 3 |
| EDU 721 | Technology w/ Inclusion Ed | 3 |
| EDU 722 | Special Ed Assess Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 723 | Teach&Learn Inclusion Setting | 3 |
| EDU 725 | Behaviors Considerations/Inclu | 3 |
| EDU 726 | Telling your School's Story through Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDU 727 | Understanding the Whole Child | 3 |
| EDU 730 | Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 740 | Sup Lit Devel for all Learners | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Academic Policy
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program may occur when the Education Program Director becomes aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (Note this also includes course online postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the Program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)
Minimum Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Any student who receives a grade of F in two or more courses may be dismissed from the program. An F that is replaced through retaking the course does not count toward this policy.
Graduation Requirements
To complete the program and receive a Master of Science in Education, a student must:
- Complete all program requirements.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pay all tuition and fees.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
- Design learning experiences to proactively address learner variability in order to provide equitable educational access for all students.
- Use reflective practices to advance personal and professional growth, critically examining learner variability, including disability, in PK–12 education settings.
- Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge, skills, and competencies delineated by the Council for Exceptional Children’s Professional Standards (CEC).
- Foster equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive pedagogical frameworks in advancing systemic change and collaborative partnerships within educational settings.
- Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the roles and expectations of special education teachers.