Master’s in Special Education
Cardinal Stritch University is a recognized leader in forming Special Education teachers and has been for close to 70 years. Our M.S. in Special Education program will prepare you to meet the critical needs of your students and their families through understanding, intervention and advocacy.
Program Details
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Special Education program is designed for students seeking to be certified in Cross Categorical Special Education at the middle and high school level and desire to teach in diverse settings and urban environments. Unique to our program is the assignment of a mentor to each teacher candidate throughout the duration of the program. The mentor supports each teacher candidate within their classroom on a weekly basis and helps them navigate their role as a special education teacher as well as apply the content they are learning in their university courses. Students are able to obtain licensure grades 1-8 or 6-12.
Program Coursework
- Environmental Science
- Seminar I
- Fundamentals of Instruction and Assessment
- Literacy for Early Readers and Writers
- Field Experience I
- Math Methods
- Science Methods
- Literacy for Developing Readers and Writers
- Classroom Management
- Professional Development Seminar
- Fundamentals of Research Methods
- Other Voices
- Student Teaching-Special Education
- Field Experience Special Education
- Autism, Communication Disorders and Assistive Technology
- Foundations of Special Education and Specially Designed Instruction
- Social Emotional and Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- Collaborating with Families and Communities
- Formal and Informal Assessment
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
For more information please contact admissions or the program faculty.
Kirsten Brown
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions|Director of Recruitment for the Kellner College of Education, Literacy, and Leadership
Enrollment Management - Admissions GraduateEnrollment Management - Admissions Graduate
Corey L. Thompson
Chair - Leadership Education & Pupil Services|Faculty - Urban Education
