Special Education (Mixed-Model Format)
Completion Requirements
- 96 total quarter credit hours
- Foundational courses (12 cr.)
- Core courses (24 cr.)
- Specialized KAMs (24 cr.)
- Research courses (16 cr.)
- Proposal, dissertation, and oral presentations (20 cr.)
- Minimum 8–10 quarters enrollment
- Four Ph.D. residencies to equal a minimum of 16 units
- ePortfolio
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Curriculum
Foundation Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 8110 | Development of the Scholar-Practitioner | 4 |
| EDUC 8111 | Principles of Social Change | 4 |
| EDUC 8112 | Social Change in Education | 4 |
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 8113 |
The Learner Across the Lifespan |
4 |
| EDUC 8114 | Learning and Instruction | 4 |
| EDUC 8115 | Assessment and Accountability in Education | 4 |
| EDUC 8116 |
Leadership in a Global Society |
4 |
| EDUC 8117 | Educational Organizations and Contexts | 4 |
| EDUC 8118 | Innovation and Change in Education | 4 |
Specialized KAMs
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|
KAM V: Theories of Learning, Motivation, and Intelligence; and Implications for Persons With Special Needs |
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| EDUC 8511 | Breadth: Theories and Principles of Human Learning and the Human Side of Exceptionalities | 4 |
| EDUC 8521 | Depth: Educators as Facilitators of Inclusive Learning in Varied Educational Environments | 4 |
| EDUC 8531 |
Application: Educational Practice Grounded in Principles/Theories of Learning, Diversity, and Inclusion |
4 |
| KAM VI: Institutional Contexts for Special Education: Leadership, Learning, and Accommodation | ||
| EDUC 8611 | Breadth: Diversity and Exceptionality in Special Education: Leading Within Learning Organizations | 4 |
| EDUC 8621 | Depth: Due Process in Special Education: Legal and Moral Implications | 4 |
| EDUC 8631 | Application: Practical Issues in Placement and Service Delivery | 4 |
Core Research Sequence
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RSCH 8100D | Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| RSCH 8200D | Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH 8300D | Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
Advanced Research Sequence—Choose one of the following.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RSCH 8250 | Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH 8350 | Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH 8450 | Advanced Mixed Methods Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
Dissertation
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 9001 | Dissertation | 20 |
Course Descriptions—Mixed-Model Format
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Compare Formats
The Special Education specialization is available in two formats: KAM-based and mixed model.* If you want to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests and help you prepare for the dissertation process, the KAM-based format may be the best option for you. View this specialization in the KAM-based format.
*The mixed-model format will be available in December 2010.
