Special Education, Master of Education
The Master of Education in Special Education program at City University is designed to provide educators with current evidence-based practices in the continuum of Special Education designs that are aligned with Washington State Standards and criteria for Special Education teacher practices. Emphasis is placed upon effective instructional practices, assessment of student learning, development of short and long term learning goals, differentiated instruction for individual needs and best practices for increasing student learning/growth. Upon successful completion of all requirements, educators earn a Master of Education in Special Education. A Washington state teacher may also complete the requirements for a Special Education endorsement.
Master of Education degrees may require additional documentation of Professional certification programs or academic credentials. Exceptions to these policies may be made by the dean.
Program Outcomes
The Master of Education in Special Education will prepare students to:
Design and implement effective instructional plans that include a variety of evidence-based strategies, culturally sustaining pedagogies, and support diverse learning needs across content areas.
Apply a variety of assessment strategies to monitor learning and make data-informed instructional decisions.
Develop equity literacy through reflective practice.
Co-create classroom culture and community that fosters student engagement, social emotional learning, and positivity.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities of teaching.
Synthesize current research, communicate it effectively, and apply new knowledge to professional practice.
Admission Requirements
In addition to City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, applicants to this program must also meet the requirements listed below:
- Complete a bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher or a master or doctoral degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Complete a Master of Education Admissions Questionnaire
- Submit a Resume
- Submit three professional reference letters
- Submit a Goal Statement that includes a statement of your career goals and how this Master of Education program will help you attain your goals (at least one page in length, but not longer than two pages)
(Procedure 2100.01.01)
Total Required Credits (36-37 Credits)
Foundational Core (12 Credits)
| ECU 504 | Graduate Research and Methodology * | 4 |
| ECU 506 | Practice of Diversity and Global Education * | 4 |
| ECU 508 | School and Community Engagement * | 4 |
Special Education Core (21-22 Credits)
ETC 608 is an optional course for candidates pursuing an endorsement in a Washington state Special Education classroom.
Master Thesis Project (3 Credits)
| ECU 601 | Master of Education Capstone Project * | 3 |