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Program Description:
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The purpose of the M.S.E. degree in Special Education - Instructional Specialist P-4 - is to offer educators an advanced performance-based program of study based on the recommendations of professional organizations and accrediting associations such as the Council for Exceptional Child (CEC), Division of Early Childhood (CEC-DEC), and NCATE. This program prepares personnel to work in a variety of professional roles with young children with disabilities, birth through grade 4, and their families.
Upon completion of this M.S.E. degree program, students are eligible for endorsement in special education in Arkansas. Students seeking endorsement in special education without pursuing the M.S.E. degree should see an adviser for an analysis of completed courses and a suggested program of study.
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Admission Requirement:
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Students seeking admission into the M.S.E. program in Special Education must meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School.
Unconditional Admission
In addition to Graduate School criteria, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction in either of the following admissions selection criteria:
1. 3.0 GPA in undergraduate work.
2. Hold a teaching license.
3. Have a written commitment from a practicing educator who will functions as your mentor during the program.
Conditional Admission
In addition to Graduate School criteria for conditional admission, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction of either of the following admission selection criteria:
1. 2.75 GPA in undergraduate work or 3.0 in last 60 hours.
2. Hold a teaching license.
3. Have a written commitment from a practicing educator who will function as your mentor during the program.
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