Make an appointment with a Special Education Graduate Program Advisor as early as possible. Decide on areas of concentration: special education: general curriculum K-12; special education: adapted curriculum K-12; and/or early childhood special education.
Students must (1) complete the Pre-Task Rating Form at time of admission. An ODU student email user name and password are required; (2) complete the Responsible Conduct of Research modules within the first 12 credit hours of admittance; (3) maintain a grade point average of 3.00; (4) achieve a grade of B- or better in all course work* and a grade of B or better in all practicum coursework; and (5) successfully complete all competencies relative to their area(s) of emphasis.
You must complete all your course requirements, comprehensive examinations, etc., within six years of your application to the graduate program. There is a minimum requirement of 30 graduate hours at the 500 level and above to complete the master's degree.
Checklists
General Curriculum
Find the checklist for the master's with initial endorsement in special education: general curriculum.
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