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Master of Science in Special Education leading to application for

New Program. Welcome to Southern Connecticut State University in East Lyme!. Master of Science in Special Education leading to application for CT Cross Endorsement in Special E ducation, Grades K-12. Quick Overview.

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Master of Science in Special Education leading to application for

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  1. New Program Welcome to Southern Connecticut State University in East Lyme! Master of Science in Special Education leading to application for CT Cross Endorsement in Special Education, Grades K-12

  2. Quick Overview • Cohort-based program of 20 students • Start Fall, Spring or Summer • Four consecutive semesters • Three courses each semester (9 credits) • Full time graduate status for all semesters • Courses meet at East Lyme Middle School on Wednesday and Thursday evenings

  3. Requirement Valid CT teacher licensure (certification). Introductory course in Special Education. If you do not have this Special Education course, you can take it at any accredited institution as a non-degree student. Please e-mail course description to cloughr1@southernct.edu for approval. The following SCSU courses meet this requirement: SED 225 – Basic Principles of Academic Assessment and Remediation for Exceptional Individuals SED 481 – Teaching Exceptional Students in the Elementary Classroom SED 482 – Teaching Exceptional Students

  4. Course Schedule Semester 1 Wednesdays ( 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.) Summer (A) May 21st-June 19th SED 325 – Curriculum and Methods for Exceptional Individuals Thursdays (4:00 – 9:00p.m.) Summer (A) May 21st-June 19th SED 365 – Basic Principles of Academic Assessment and Remediation for Exceptional Individuals SUMMER (B) June 25 – JULY 23 SED: 435- Language Arts for Exceptional Individuals

  5. Proposed Course Schedule Semester 2 Wednesdays (4:00 – 9:30 p.m.) SED 523 – Developmental Intervention with the Seriously Emotionally Disabled SED 526 – Seminar in Education of the Seriously Emotionally Disabled Thursdays (4:00 – 6:30 p.m.) SED 536 – Diagnostic Testing and Reporting in Learning Disabilities

  6. Proposed Course Schedule Semester3 Wednesdays (4:00 – 9:30 p.m.) SED: 501 – Special Education Law, Policy and Ethics SED 529 – Clinical Practices with the Seriously Emotionally Disabled (practicum) Thursdays (4:00 – 6:30 p.m.) SED 539 – Clinical Practices in Learning Disabilities (practicum)

  7. Proposed Course Schedule Semester 4 Wednesdays (4:00 – 9:30 p.m.) SED 530 – Approaches to Learning Disabilities: Issues and Research SED 535 – Programming for Learning Disabilities: Middle School and Secondary Level Thursdays (4:00 – 6:30 p.m.) SED 537 – Seminar in Learning Disabilities (inquiry project = comprehensive exam)

  8. How to Apply • Apply online at southernct.edu/grad • Click APPLY NOW • Set up Username and Password for easy access • Select the following: Off-campus cohort: East Lyme Program: Special Education (MS) Concentration: No Concentration Certification sought: CT Cross Endorsement - Special Education (K – 12)

  9. Application tips • Left bar – SKIP & JUMP option allows you to jump to different screens while completing the application. • You can open and close the application until you click the Submit Your Completed Application option. • Not necessary to complete the Employment Information section. • Debit/Credit cards are accepted for the $50.00 application fee.

  10. How to Apply Submit official transcripts to: SCSU School of Graduate Studies 501 Crescent St, EnglemanHall B110 New Haven, CT 06515-135 Transcripts provided for SCSU alumni

  11. How to Apply Submit: Two letters of recommendation (from someone who can attest to your demonstrated ability to work with children) Resume Copy of CT Teacher Certificate Copy of current Fingerprint/Background Check results (Results are valid for one year)to: Southern CT State University Special Education Dept/East Lyme Cohort 501 Crescent Street Davis Hall, Room 212 New Haven, CT 06515The Graduate School will hold applications up to one year.

  12. Application Due Dates • Fall semester Applications due July 15 • Spring semester Applications due December 15 • Summer semester Applications due April 1

  13. Tuition and Fees Per semesterIn StateOut of State Tuition $2809.00 $7,825.00 University Fee 515.00 1226.00 General Fee 1,636.00 1636.00 Student Activity Fee 27.00 27.00 Total 4987.00 10,714.00 Students are automatically charged $679.00 per semester for Health Insurance. This can be waived with proof of insurance. (subject to change) SouthernCT.edu/bursar

  14. Financial Aid • Financial Aid (mostly loans) is available for full time graduate students. • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) is available each year on January 1st to request aid for any of the following semesters: Fall, Spring or Summer. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ • School code – 001406 SouthernCT.edu/financialaid

  15. Frequently Asked Questions • How many undergraduate/graduate credits can be transferred in? Transfer credits are individually negotiated and not automatically accepted. No more than six credits will be accepted. • Can I apply if my teacher certification is from another State? You need to apply for CT certification prior to admission. If otherwise admissible, you may be admitted conditionally.

  16. Contacts Rosa Clough, Secretary Cloughr1@southernct.edu 203.392.6400

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