School of Education

Master of Arts in Special Education

Curriculum and Instructional Leadership

Description

This degree is sought by those who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in working with children and adolescents with exceptional learning needs.  The focus of the master's degree is in mild/moderate cross-categorical disabilities.  The program prepares educators to teach students, to serve as advocates for children and their families, and to work collaboratively with colleagues.

This degree program offers three options for those who hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in working in the field of special education:

  • initial certification with master's degree (for those with no current teaching endorsement)
  • second endorsement with master's degree (for those who already hold full teaching endorsement) and
  • master's degree only (option does not result in teacher certification).  Certification is available in mild/moderate cross-categorical disabilities only.

2009 Open Advising Sessions (current and future students)

Location:  Room 307  Time:  4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

February 11th
March 11th
April 15th
May 6th
July 22nd
August 19th

2009 Important Dates

February 6th: e-portfoio seminar, Room 117, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

March 1st: Summer practicum applications due

April 1st: e-portfolio due for spring graduates

April 1st: Fall apprenticeship applications due

May 1st: e-portfolio seminar, Room: TBA

May 6th: exit conferences, Room 307, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.

July 1st: e-portfolio due for summer graduates

July 22nd: exit conferences, Room 307, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.

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Apply to the Program

Resources

Program of Study - Master's only
Program of Study - with prior certification
Program of Study - with certification

Contact us

Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
School of Education, Room 309
Phone:  (816) 235-2245
Fax:  (816) 235-5270

Advising

Raol Taft, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Education, Room 365
(816) 235-1041
taftr@umkc.edu

Joy Fairley, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor
School of Education, Room 365
(816) 235-2456
fairleyj@umkc.edu

Other Links

US Dept. of Ed., OSERS