Across the United States, school systems face a critical shortage of highly qualified teachers in special education. Students pursuing a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and licensure in Deaf/Hard of Hearing (PK-12) from Radford University may enter the fifth year Master of Science in Special Education. This includes graduate coursework and two clinical experiences and leads to Virginia licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12).
Students must meet all requirements for admission before being enrolled in the graduate portion of the program, known as the fifth year. Students are expected to complete the graduate admission process during the final semester of their senior year.
The following courses (30 credit hours) are required for the master’s degree in Special Education and VDOE licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum K-12
The Early Childhood Special Education (Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Program - IDEC) pre-professional option leads to a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and licensure in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth to 5, Children with Disabilities). Graduates can continue in the program, leading to an M.S. in Education and licensure in Early Education (PreK-3).
Candidates develop competencies in:
Prior to applying to the Teacher Education Program, typically in the spring of their third year at Radford University, students should:
The following courses are required for the master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood:
Our program has undergone rigorous review to assure that our candidates and program meet standards as set forth by the teaching profession and the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Southern Association of Colleges (SACS).
Across the United States, school systems face a critical shortage of highly qualified teachers in special education. Students pursuing a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and licensure in Elementary Education (PK-6) from Radford University may enter the fifth year Master of Science Degree in Special Education. This includes graduate coursework and two clinical experiences and leads to Virginia licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12). Students must meet all requirements for admission to the College of Graduate and Professional Studies before being enrolled in the graduate-level portion of the program, known as the fifth year. Students are expected to complete the graduate admission process during the final semester of their senior year.
The following courses (30 credit hours) are required for the master’s degree in Special Education and VDOE licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum K-12
The Special Education: General and Adapted Curriculum five-year option results in K-12 teaching licensure in two areas of special education and both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
Completion of the fifth year M.S. in Special Education is required for Virginia licensure with endorsements in Special Education: General Curriculum, K-12 and Special Education: Adapted Curriculum, K-12. Students must meet all requirements for admission before being enrolled in the graduate portion of the program.
Candidates in special education develop competencies in: