Cardinal Stritch University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. - Special Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The programs have two strands, a certification strand and a Master of Arts strand. In the certification strand, candidates may receive initial certification in special education or extend certification to include teaching special education students. Candidates will have developmental field experiences and will demonstrate the content knowledge, pedagogy and dispositions to be a successful teacher. In a culminating student teaching or practicum experience, candidates will be expected to demonstrate learning strategies, individualized instruction, assessment and data-driven instruction that leads to student learning.

In the Master of Arts strand, candidates build on the coursework to develop and present a thesis or an action research project based on research and best practices.
There are two programs that include these two strands. One program offers initial certification to those with a baccalaureate degree but no prior teaching certification. A second program offers an additional certification to certified teachers.

A Special Education Adaptive Certification is also offered for teachers in special areas.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999