Admission is determined on the basis of intellectual capacity and potential for leadership as a master teacher. Individuals pursuing the M.Ed. with licensure in Intervention Specialist for Mild/ Moderate Needs, endorsement in Computer/ Technology, or endorsement for Teacher Reading are required to complete the following courses:

Program Requirements

Individuals pursuing the Master of Education with Licensure for Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist, Endorsement in Computer/Technology, or Endorsement in Reading are required to complete core courses, research courses and the licensure/endorsement courses specific to each area. In addition, courses for licensure/endorsement require clinical and field experience in school settings.

Core Courses (9-12 credits)

• ED 503 Social/Cultural Issues in Education (3 Credits)
• ED 504* Psychological Implications for the Teacher (3 Credits)
• ED 505 Cognitive Psychology: New Insights into Learning (3 Credits)
• ED 605 Curriculum Development for the Practitioner (3 Credits)
  * Reading & Technology

Research Courses (6 credits)

• ED 607 Research Design for Educators (3 Credits)

• ED608 National Board Certification Application and Proposal and
• ED 697 National Board Certification Portfolio Development
               OR:
• ED 698 Research Project I (1 Credit) and
• ED 699 Research Project II (2 Credits)

Licensure/ Endorsement Courses

Intervention Specialist Licensure for Mild/ Moderate Needs

• ED 521 Role of Phonics in Reading
• ED 525 Foundations of Reading Instruction
• ED 510 Foundations in Mild Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)
• ED 553 Assessment in Special Education (3 credits)
• ED 554 Instructional Strategies for Mild/Moderate Needs(3 credits)
• ED 556 Diagnosis of Reading Disabilities (3 credits)
• ED 557 Correction of Reading Disabilities (3 credits)
• ED 630 Collaborative Teaming and Problem Solving (3 credits)
• ED 652 Student Class Management (3 credits)
• ED 660 Practicum in Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs (3 credits)

  Based on previous knowledge and skills choose one course from the following:

• ED 501 Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum (3 credits)
• ED 502 Multimedia Integration for Instruction (3 credits)

Endorsement in Computer Technology

• ED 501 Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum (3 credits)
• ED 502 Multimedia Integration for Instruction (4 credits)
• ED 623 Advancing Desktop Publishing (3 credits)
• ED 681 Technology for Thinking (3 credits)
• ED 682 Role of Technology Coordinators in Schools (3 credits)

Endorsement in Reading

• ED 525 Foundations of Reading Instruction (3 credits)
• ED 533 Reading Across the Curriculum in ECE (3 credits) or
• ED 535 Adolescent and Young Adult Literature (3 credits)
• ED 556 Diagnosis of Reading Disabilities (3 credits)
• ED 557 Correction of Reading Disabilities (3 credits)
• ED 521 The Role of Phonics in Reading (3 credits)
• ED 655 Reading Practicum (2 credits)

Additional information is available by contacting the Office of Adult and Graduate Admission: (216) 373-6337, email to gradadmissions@ndc.edu.

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