School of Graduate Studies Requirements:

All candidates must complete a creative project which consists of a professional portfolio or a research project. A minimum of 36 credits, including a creative project is required for the MEd degree. Students are not required to complete a particular area of specialization but are encouraged to fill their required elective credits with courses that align with their interests.
Students interested in the School Leadership Licensure option should indicate that interest on their initial master’s application and submit an additional application to the School of Teacher Education and Leadership.
Degree Verification: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a similarly recognized international university is required for admission to and completion of a graduate program.
Overall Graduate GPA at least 3.0 and no grades of C- or lower: Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades of C- or lower will not be accepted for a graduate degree.
Course Number Acceptability: The program of study for a master’s degree cannot include more than 12 semester credits of courses at the 5000 level. Credits in the following areas are not acceptable in a degree program: foreign languages (unless included in an approved Program of Study), continuing graduate advisement, individual home study, military science, and courses numbered below 5000. The Program of Study for a master’s degree must include at least 15 semester credits at the level of 6000 or above.
Coursework Validity: Coursework over eight years old at the time of degree completion may not be used for a graduate degree unless it is revalidated by the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies.
Master’s forms: Approval of the Program of Study is required by the School of Graduate Studies. Successful defense and submission of the project to the library.

Master’s forms:

Supervisory Committee Form
Program of Study
Thesis/Project Approval
Appointment for Exam
Plan B Report/Creative Project Submission
Graduation Application

Master of Education (MEd)

All master’s students are required to enroll in courses that support their area(s) of interest. Courses may either be taken in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling or other departments. Coursework taken post bachelor’s degree can be applied from licensure or endorsement areas such as:

School Leadership Licensure option
Dual Sensory Impairments
Early Childhood
English as a Second Language
Mild/Moderate
Reading
Severe Disabilities

Coursework can be applied from a single program or accrued across departments such as:

Elementary Education
Family and Human Development
Instructional Technology
Psychology
Program Evaluation
Secondary Education
Sociology or Social Work

For more specific information, please visit the department’s website: http://cehs.usu.edu/sperc/sped/masters/index

MEd with School Leadership Licensure

The Master of Education with the School Leadership Licensure option is designed for individuals pursuing administrative or supervisory positions in the public school system. The program combines the special education focus on refining school practices in terms of instruction and management practices, legal requirements, and professional collaboration with the knowledge and competencies of the School Leadership Licensure option. A separate application to the Teacher Education and Leadership department is required for this program. For more information, please visit the department’s website.

Special Education - MEd

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