Master of Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education at Auburn University
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    Master of Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education at Auburn University

    Auburn University
    Auburn University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Auburn
    University Rank:#851
    Master of Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education at Auburn University

    Study Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education at Auburn University, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Auburn, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 16, 2027.

    About Master of Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education

    Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education: P–6 – MEd/MS

    Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education – MEd (Alternative Certification, Online Option Available)

    CodeTitleHours
    Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist
    Teaching Field: 21 hours
    At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses.
    Required: 18 hours
    RSED 7120Advanced Assessment in Special Education3
    RSED 7230Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education3
    RSED 6120Curriculum in Elementary: Literacy and Mathematics in Special Education 43
    RSED 6180Literacy and Instructional Classroom Management 43
    RSED 7410Program Implementation in Specialization (B-5)3
    RSED 7460Positive Behavior Supports 13
    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 7410
    		Program Implementation in Specialization (Leadership) 1
    RSED 7220
    		Advanced Teaching Methods in Special Education
    Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level or above in the Teaching Field
    Professional Studies: 33 hours
    RSED 6150Literacy Methods in Special Education 43
    RSED 6230Rehabilitation Assistive Technology3
    RSED 7910Practicum3
    RSED 7920Clinical Residency 29
    RSED 6000Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 33
    RSED 6100Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 33
    RSED 6110Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education: Literacy and Developmental Domains 3 43
    RSED 6140Curriculum in Severe Disabilities 33
    RSED 6160Framework for Collaboration in K-12 33
    Total Hours54
    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 6100, RSED 6110, RSED 6140, RSED 6160.

    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 RSED 6110, 6120, 6150, and 6180.


    Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education – MEd/MS (Certification, Online Option Available)

    CodeTitleHours
    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: 9 hours
    RSED 7910Practicum3
    RSED 6230Rehabilitation Assistive Technology3
    RSED 7410Program Implementation in Specialization (B-5)3
    Select 24 hours from the following:24
    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 Stratgies) 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 6100
    		Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 2
    RSED 6110
    		Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education: Literacy and Developmental Domains 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
    Total Hours33
    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 level certification was NOT in special education: RSED 6000, RSED 6100, RSED 6110, RSED 6140, RSED 6150, RSED 6160. 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. 

    Disciplines

    Graduate School

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education at Auburn University

    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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education at Auburn University

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply for Master of Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education at Auburn University

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

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    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.

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    Master of Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education at Auburn University
    Auburn University
    Auburn University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Auburn

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