Keene State College offers two M.Ed options in special education to meet your professional goals. There is a licensure option for those interested in gaining a licensure to teach K-12 General Special Education and a non-licensure option for those who currently hold a state licensure and would like to build their knowledge and leadership skills in the areas of special education, inclusive practices, and diverse learners. Both options are tied to professional standards and focus on the application of skills in an effort to best prepare you for your professional goals. We value inclusive teaching practices that are student-centered, and evidence-based. All courses are sequenced to build on your knowledge and you will receive mentoring and support from qualified professionals. All students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and meet the decision points for the program. 

Option 1: M.Ed. in Special Education with Licensure (34 credits)

This program option is developed for students who hold their Bachelor's degree and would like to become licensed in K-12 General Special Education and earn their Master’s degree at the same time. Students may complete this option in 1 or 2 years. If selecting the 2 year option, the licensure courses would be completed in the first year. 

Admissions Criteria

Earned a Bachelor’s degree. Preference given to candidates with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Be employed at least half-time in an approved educational setting or be enrolled in an approved internship for the duration of the program. Passed the New Hampshire Basic Academic Skills Assessment and demonstrated their knowledge of the Professional Education Standards. 

Option 2: M.Ed. in Special Education Non-licensure (30 credits)

This option is developed for students who currently hold their licensure in K-12 General Special Education or General Education and would like to further develop their skills in recommended practices, research, advocacy, and leadership skills related to special education and inclusion. Students may complete this option in 1 or 2 years. If selecting the 2 year option, the research sequence would be completed in the second year.  

Admissions Criteria

Earned a Bachelor’s degree. Preference given to candidates with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Be employed at least half-time in an approved educational setting or be enrolled in an approved internship for the duration of the program. Hold a permanent state teaching license.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Special Education Requirements (30-34 credits)
Core Requirements (22 Credits)
EDUCSP-641	Special Education Foundations	1
EDUCSP-642	Increasing Access & Inclusion	2
EDUCSP-643	Assessment and Intervention	3
EDUCSP-644	Supporting Behavioral Growth	3
EDUCSP-645	Transition and Collaboration	3
EDUCSP-650	Research and Teaching I	4
EDUCSP-655	Research and Teaching II	4
EDUCSP-699	Research & Teaching Capstone	2
Total Credits		22

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Licensure Option (34 Credits)
Core Requirements		22
Licensure Requirements
EDUCSP-660	Internship in Special Ed I	6
EDUCSP-665	Internship in Special Ed II	6
Total Credits		34

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Non-Licensure Option (30 Credits)
Core Requirements		22
Non-Licensure Requirements
EDUCSP-671	Specialization I	4
EDUCSP-672	Specialization II	4
Total Credits		30

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate:

• Standard 1: Engaging in Professional Learning and Practice within Ethical Guidelines
• Standard 2: Understanding and Addressing Each Individual’s Developmental and Learning Needs
• Standard 3: Demonstrating Subject Matter Content and Specialized Curricular Knowledge
• Standard 4: Using Assessment to Understand the Learner and the Learning Environment for Databased Decision Making
• Standard 5: Supporting Learning Using Effective Instruction
• Standard 6: Supporting Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth
• Standard 7: Collaborating with Team Members