Special Education - Concentration in Moderate to Severe Disabilities (ESPE) (MSD)

Program Contact: Dr. Kara Rusk-Jenney

(M.A. Degree) Thirty-nine to Forty-two Hours Required.

The Special Education program with concentration in Moderate to Severe Disabilities (MSD) is for candidates who wish to teach students with moderate to severe disabilities. The Special Education program is offered to candidates with a bachelor’s degree or certified teachers who hold a teaching certificate and wish to earn a Master’s degree in Special Education.

Candidates are required to have field experiences with MSD students across the P-12 age/grade continuum.

Initial candidates must complete 70 days of student teaching with MSD students.

Candidates must submit a score for the MSD specialist Praxis before registering for ECE608/616. Candidates must pass the MSD specialty Praxis for certification.

Alternative Route (Option 6) Program: This program is designed for candidates currently teaching under temporary provisional certificates.