Collaborative Teacher Special Education

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn

University RankQS Ranking

955

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/United States of America/Auburn /Auburn University/Collaborative Teacher Special Education

Auburn University

United States of America , Auburn

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 70

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 50,230 / year

Next Intake 16-Aug-2023

Collaborative Teacher Special Education

About

Collaborative Teacher Special Education: K–12 – MEd/MS, EdS

Collaborative Teacher Special Education: K–12 – MEd (Alternative Certification, Online Option Available)

Code	Title	Hours
Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist
Teaching Field: 18 hours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses.
Required:15 hours
RSED 6120	Curriculum in Elementary: Literacy and Mathematics in Special Education ⁴	3
RSED 6180	Literacy and Instructional Classroom Management ⁴	3
RSED 7120	Advanced Assessment in Special Education	3
RSED 7230	Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education	3
RSED 7460	Positive Behavior Supports ¹	3
Select 3 hours from the following:	3
RSED 7420	Research in Specialization
RSED 7430	Research Into Practice
RSED 7400	Curriculum and Teaching in Specialization (Learning Strategies) ¹
RSED 7220	Advanced Teaching Methods in Special Education
RSED 7410	Program Implementation in Specialization (Leadership) ¹
Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level or above in the Teaching Field
Professional Studies: 36 hours
RSED 6150	Literacy Methods in Special Education ⁴	3
RSED 6130	Curriculum in Secondary Special Education: Literacy, Content Area ⁴	3
RSED 6230	Rehabilitation Assistive Technology	3
RSED 7910	Practicum	3
RSED 7920	Clinical Residency ²	9
RSED 6000	Advanced Survey of Exceptionality ³	3
RSED 6140	Curriculum in Severe Disabilities ³	3
RSED 6160	Framework for Collaboration in K-12 ³	3
RSED 6170	Transition from Birth to Adulthood ³	3
RSED 6190	Community-based Instruction and Related Services ³	3
Total Hours	54

¹	The state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with RSED 7400 Curriculum and Teaching: Learning Strategies, RSED 7410 Program Implementation: Leadership, and RSED 7460 Positive Behavior Supports.
²	Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
³	If equivalents of the following courses were completed at an undergraduate level, the credit hours will be waived and the total program hours reduced appropriately: RSED 6000, RSED 6140, RSED 6160, RSED 6170, RSED 6190.
	In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
	Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
	All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
⁴	The Alabama Literacy Act requirement is fulfilled with completion of 6120, 6130, 6150, and 6180.

Collaborative Teacher Special Education: K–12 – MEd/MS (Certification, Online Option Available)

Code	Title	Hours
Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field
Teaching Field: 33 hours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses.
Required: 6 hours
RSED 7910	Practicum	3
RSED 6230	Rehabilitation Assistive Technology	3
Select 27 hours from the following:	27
RSED 7120	Advanced Assessment in Special Education
RSED 7220	Advanced Teaching Methods in Special Education
RSED 7230	Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education
RSED 7400	Curriculum and Teaching in Specialization (Learning Strategies) ¹
RSED 7410	Program Implementation in Specialization (Leadership) ¹
RSED 7420	Research in Specialization
RSED 7430	Research Into Practice
RSED 7460	Positive Behavior Supports ¹
RSED 7990	Research and Thesis (required for MS degree)
Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level or above in the Teaching Field
Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course
See RSED 6000 in Additional Courses AND RSED 7400, RSED 7410, or RSED 7460 in Teaching Field ¹
Additional Courses: ²
RSED 6000	Advanced Survey of Exceptionality ^1,2
RSED 6140	Curriculum in Severe Disabilities ²
RSED 6150	Literacy Methods in Special Education ²
RSED 6160	Framework for Collaboration in K-12 ²
RSED 6170	Transition from Birth to Adulthood ²
RSED 6190	Community-based Instruction and Related Services ²
Total Hours	33

¹	RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be completed if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. If a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification, the state diversity course requirement must be fulfilled with RSED 7400 Curriculum & Teaching: Learning Strategies, RSED 7410 Program Implementation: Leadership, or RSED 7460 Positive Behavior Supports.
²	The following courses or equivalents are required if not previously completed--particularly for candidates whose prior certification was NOT in special education: RSED 6000, RSED 6140, RSED 6150, RSED 6160, RSED 6170, RSED 6190. These credit hours are in addition to the 33 total program hours.
	In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
	Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
	All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.

Special Education Collaborative Teacher – EdS (Certification, Online Option Available)

Code	Title	Hours
Teaching Field: 15 hours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses.
RSED 7420	Research in Specialization	3
RSED 7430	Research Into Practice	3
RSED 8030	Disabilities and Professional Issues ¹	3
RSED 8050	Disabilities and the Law	3
RSED 8950	Seminar (Supervision & Adminstration)	3
Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course
See RSED 6000 in Additional Courses AND RSED 8030 in Teaching Field
Additional Courses: 15 hours	15
RSED 6000	Advanced Survey of Exceptionality ¹
RSED 7910	Practicum ²
Other advisor-approved RSED courses 6000 level and above
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above ³
Total Hours	30

¹	RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. If a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with RSED 8030 Disabilities and Professional Issues.
²	Successful completion of a practicum shall be required for certification in a new area of special education.
³	Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
	In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
	Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
	All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.

Disciplines

Graduate School

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.
Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
- Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
- Full-time Auburn University employees
- Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
- Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
- Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
- GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
- Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
- Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived
To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 50,230

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

Auburn University is pleased to offer this Web-based application in order to make our application process as easy and convenient as possible.

This application is part of the ApplyYourself Application Network. You will receive a PIN and Password so that you can return to work on your application over several sessions. Your information is transmitted through a secured server and is kept confidential until you submit your application. Only after you submit your application will it be available for review by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

When you have completed your application and are ready to submit it, you can pay your application fee online via credit card. No application will be processed until the application fee is paid. However, Auburn University employees and current graduate students are exempted from the application fee requirement. A complete list of eligible application fee exemptions may be found in the Application Instructions section of the application.

Please carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can submit your application once. If you have to update any information you have submitted, please notify the Graduate School Admissions Office at once.

To get started on your application, click “create account” to the right to establish your pin and password. To submit multiple applications, you must create an account for each application. If you are trying to access an existing account and have forgotten your PIN or password, click “Forgot your PIN or Password?”. You will be emailed the login information and will be able to reset the password.

Best of luck. We look forward to reviewing your application.