Ed.S. - Special Education Director Track
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the Specialist Degree-Director of Special Education Track, each candidate must have, in addition to the admission requirements of the Graduate School, the following:
1. At least a 3.25 GPA in a master's degree from an accredited institution and program.
2. Two years of experience as a certified teacher in an educational institution.
3. A current state-issued teaching license.
4. A written commitment from a practicing building-level administrator who will serve as a mentor during this program.
5. No felony record
Program of Study
NOTE: Courses used to obtain a master's degree cannot be used again for the specialist degree requirements. The specialist degree must consist of a minimum of 30 semester hours beyond the master's degree.
ELAD 7033 Contemporary Issues
ELAD 7073 Schooling in a Pluralistic Society
ELCI 7523 Curriculum Theory and Practice
ELFN 7583 Evaluation of Educational Programs and System
ELAD 6103 Ethical Leadership
ELAD 6423 Special Education Law
ELAD 6033 Administration and Supervision of Special Education
ELAD 6003 School and Community Relations
ELCI 6083 Supervision and Evaluation of Teaching
ELCI 6493 Curriculum Internship
(The internship must be completed during the semester in which a candidate completes the degree.)
Total Required Hours: 30
Assessment
Each candidate is required to compile a portfolio while completing the degree. This portfolio constitutes the exit assessment. To obtain a special education director’s license, the candidate must pass the appropriate examination(s) required by the state(s) in which licensure is sought. A copy of the scores on the state mandated test(s) should be sent to Arkansas State University.