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

Master'sSpecial Education - Low Incidence Alternative Certification

Wichita State's Master of Education (MEd) in special education β€” low incidence alternative certification program β€” provides paraprofessionals holding a bachelor's 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 moderate to severe disabilities.

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

 
Student teachers posing in front of Wichita Public School building.
 

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.

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Admission to the program

The special education β€” low incidence alternative certification degree β€” is available for paraprofessionals holding a bachelor's degree outside the field of education. 

Admission requirements include:

  • Admission into the ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ Graduate School
  • Employment verification
  • Letter of recommendation

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ student Amy Lightfoot has authored a children’s book titled β€œMy Cousin Lili.”

Cousin with autism inspires student to write book

ΊΓΙ«ΟΘΙϊ student Amy Lightfoot has authored a children's book titled "My Cousin Lili."

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 low incidence alternative certification program curriculum comprises 37 credit hours and prepares you to work with students with moderate to severe disabilities. The program combines coursework, practical experience and a capstone project or thesis.

Careers

A graduate degree from Wichita State's College of Applied Studies will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom β€” and on your career.

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