FUNCTIONAL ENDOrSEMENT rEqUIrEMENTS

SPED 630/730 Characteristics, Methods, and Assessment: Introduction to Struggling Learners and Students with High-Incidence Disabilities (3 cr.) Methods and Assessment: Life Skills and Community-Based Instruction Practicum with Exceptional Children and Youth: Functional

ADDITIONAL COUrSES rEqUIrED FOr ThE MASTEr OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION DEgrEE:

PRE 715 Understanding Research in Education (3 cr.) (1-3 cr.)

Outside Program of Study Elective SPED 742 (3 cr.)

Student will select one of the following for the Masters degree: SPED 898 Masters Project or Masters Thesis or (This is a 36 hour program) (3 cr.) (3 cr.)

SPED 775

(3 cr.) SPED 899

FUNCTIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION

Masters preparation in the area of Low-Incidence Disabilities focuses on meeting the educational needs of students requiring a life-skills oriented approach in addition to an intensive special education program to progress in the general curriculum. These students have significant intellectual disabilities and may include students with severe and multiple disabilities, including students in the autism spectrum who have concomitant cognitive, sensory, and physical impairments. The Masters and/or endorsement program in Low-Incidence Disabilities focuses on strategies to promote access to the general curriculum for students with significant intellectual disabilities, as well as knowledge and strategies addressing the unique learning and support needs required to educate students with intensive support needs. Classes meet at the Lawrence Campus and the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City.

The above courses lead to Provisional Endorsement allowing you to work as a special education teacher while completing the full functional endorsement listed below.
SPED 735 Characteristics, Methods, and Assessment: Introduction to Struggling Learners and Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities (3 cr.) Methods: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Positive Behavior Support and Classroom Management Advanced Methods: Strategies for Students with Significant Sensory, Motor and Health Needs (3 cr.)

Written Comprehensive Exam

SPED 743

SPED 842

(2 cr.)

SPED 844

Advanced Methods: Nonsymbolic (3 cr.) and Symbolic Communication Assessment and Augmentation Strategies Family and Interprofessional Collaboration in Special Education Transition Education and Services from Childhood through Adulthood Advanced Practicum with Exceptional Children & Youth: Functional (3 cr.)

SPED 854

Low-Incidence Faculty Contacts:

Mary Morningstar-mmorningstar@ku.edu (Program Coordinator) Earle Knowlton eknow@ku.edu Wayne Sailor- wsailor@ku.edu Michael Wehmeyer- wehmeyer@ku.edu

SPED 856

(3 cr.)

SPED 875

(3 cr.)

total hours: 29

W H Y C H O O S E U S...
The Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas consistently ranks as one of the top graduate-level special education programs in the country. In the 2011 edition of the U.S. News and World Report Americas Best Graduate Schools, Kansas was selected as the top graduate-level special education programs for public universities. Each year, the Department continues to enhance its masters programs to ensure the best preparation of special education teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and field researchers. Students who receive their professional development through the Department have the opportunity to learn and work closely with national and internationally renowned faculty. The Departments commitment to effective teaching, excellent field supervision and support for the novice special educators, innovation, and leadership make the University of Kansas a great place to begin or further a special education career.
To explore how your academic and career goals fit with this degree contact:

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply online go to Graduate Studies http://graduate.ku.edu Set up an account to begin your application Follow procedural instructions under domestic or international students

Department of Special Education

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
October 15 for Spring Semester March 15 for Summer & Fall Semesters

Low-Incidence Disabilities Functional Special Education Endorsement and Masters Programs

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Sherrie Saathoff Admissions and Recuitment specialeduadm@ku.edu

Pam Cullerton Special Education Masters Advisor Joseph R. Pearson Hall Room 523 (785) 864-4342 or pcullert@ku.edu

This program leads to a Special Education Functional endorsement in the state of Kansas if you are currently licensed in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education. This endorsement makes you eligible to work with students with significant and multiple disabilities requiring a life-skills oriented approach.