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Details: Special Education - High Incidence Alternative Certification, Master's

Master'sSpecial Education - High Incidence Alternative Certification

Wichita State鈥檚 Master of Education (MEd) in special education鈥攈igh incidence alternative certification program鈥攑rovides paraprofessionals holding a bachelor鈥檚 degree outside of the field of education with a route to becoming a special education teacher of record. This fully online program prepares reflective practitioners who possess both theoretical understanding and practical skills for teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities.

Learn how Special Education - High Incidence Alternative Certification is the right fit for you.

 
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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

Learn about our innovative approach

Admission to the program

The special education鈥攈igh incidence alternative certification degree鈥攊s available for paraprofessionals holding a bachelor鈥檚 degree outside the field of education.

Admission requirements include:

  • Admission into the 黑洞社区 Graduate School
  • Employment verification
  • Letter of recommendation

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Inside the Program

黑洞社区 student Amy Lightfoot has authored a children鈥檚 book titled 鈥淢y Cousin Lili.鈥�

Cousin with autism inspires student to write book

黑洞社区 student Amy Lightfoot has authored a children鈥檚 book titled 鈥淢y Cousin Lili.鈥�

The book is the real-life story about Lightfoot and how her cousin Lilian, who has autism spectrum disorder, inspired her to understand and love people with disabilities.

Curriculum

The high incidence alternative certification program curriculum comprises 37-38 credit hours of online coursework and prepares you to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities. The program combines coursework, practical experience and a capstone project or thesis.

Careers

A graduate degree from Wichita State鈥檚 College of Applied Studies will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom鈥攁nd on your career.

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