Special Education Minor

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Students have the option of adding one of two minors offered along with the Ed.D. in Learning and Instruction: A minor in Special Education or a minor in Educational Technology (ETK). Students may also choose to develop a minor with a sequence of four related courses in O&L or IME, but must be done so with the approval of their L&I advisor and an advisor from the minor department. The minor is in lieu of the 12 credit pure elective requirement. Students must complete both MA and EdD course to meet this requirement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to demonstrate advanced skill in selecting, designing, administering, and interpreting informal and formal reading assessments.
Student will be able to use performance data and input from various sources to make or suggest appropriate modifications in a broad spectrum of learning environments.
Student will be able to demonstrate differentiated teaching skills in his or her classrooms.
Student will be able to describe a variety of instructional procedures and demonstrate the advanced ability to use appropriate instruction for students with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds across a variety of settings.

Special Education Minor

Program Learning Outcomes

Minor Requirements (12 units)