Certificate / Licensure programs in special education
Specializations/licensures
The M.Ed. in special education coincide with the licensures and specializations available in Minnesota as follows:
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Deaf/hard of hearing
- Developmental disabilities
- Early childhood special education (ECSE)
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Learning disabilities
**If you are interested in licensure in Blind/Visual Impairment please go to the Minnesota Collaborative Preparation Program for Teachers of the Blind or Visually Impaired webpage on the Metro ECSU website. This page includes basic information about the program: http://www.mnlowincidenceprojects.org/iheresources.html. The classes for this program are offered through the consortium colleges.
Licensure requirements
Prior equivalent coursework may be substituted for some courses. You and your advisor will review specific requirements once you are admitted. Course requirements vary by licensure program.
Courses
6-12 background course credits
Requirements vary by specialization/licensure.
9 educational psychology core course credits
- EPSY 5613—Foundations of Special Education I (3 cr)
- EPSY 5614—Foundations of Special Education II (3 cr)
- EPSY 5616—Behavioral Analysis in Education (3 cr)
21-33 credits in required licensure courses
- Deaf/hard of hearing course requirements [.pdf]
- Developmental disabilities course requirements [.pdf]
- Early childhood special education (ECSE) course requirements*
- Emotional and behavioral disorders course requirements [.pdf]
- Learning disabilities course requirements [.pdf]
Obtaining Licensure
Process for students to meet licensure rule requirements
Career information
More information about the field of special education, the job outlook, and earnings are available from the following sources: Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and ISEEK.