Oklahoma Christian University

What you'll study

The program is structured as 21 hours of education foundation coursework, 6 hours of electives specific to teaching students with disabilities, and a 3-hour capstone sequence (three one-credit capstone courses).

• 21 hours — Education foundation: SPED-5003 Foundations of Supporting Students with Disabilities; SPED-5013 Characteristics of Students with Disabilities; SPED-5023 Intervention, Identification, and Core Content for Students with Disabilities; SPED-5033 Methods for Teaching Students with Disabilities; SPED-5043 Methods for Teaching Students with Disabilities II; SPED-5053 Professionalism and Collaboration for Educators Working with Students with Disabilities; SPED-5133 Characteristics of Students with Severe and Profound Disabilities.
• 6 hours — Teaching students with disabilities (choices): options include EDUC-5063 Foundations of Addressing Student Well-being; EDUC-5433 The Science of Reading; SPED-5143 Cultivating Leadership Skills to Support Students with Disabilities; SPED-5153 Supporting English Learners with Disabilities.
• 3 hours — Capstone: EDUC-5711 Capstone I; EDUC-5721 Capstone II; EDUC-5731 Capstone III.

Entry requirements

No specific admission criteria are listed on the source page. Prospective applicants should consult the university for standard graduate admission policies and any licensure or experience expectations.

Career prospects

Graduates gain competencies in designing inclusive learning environments, assessment, differentiated instruction, collaboration and leadership in special education settings. Typical roles include special education teacher, instructional specialist for students with disabilities, inclusion coordinator, or positions that require expertise in intervention, assessment and collaborative practice.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not list funding details. Applicants should explore university graduate scholarships, departmental awards, state special education grants, employer tuition assistance and federal student aid as possible funding sources.