M.Ed., Multiple Exceptionalities

Program Philosophy

The Multiple Exceptionalities Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is an advanced curriculum specifically designed for practicing licensed educators. It includes a 12-credit hour specialty endorsement in gifted studies, a 12-credit hour specialty endorsement in special education, and two 3-credit hour research courses, totaling 30 credit hours. This program aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the diverse needs of students with disabilities, multiple exceptionalities, and giftedness in educational settings.

This program is designed for professional teachers who are already certified. The Master of Education program offers an opportunity to enhance advanced pedagogical and research skills. Completing this degree will elevate a Mississippi teaching license to Class AA and provide graduates with an Add-on Endorsement 207, Gifted Studies (Grades K-12), and Add-On Endorsement 221, Special Education (mild/Moderately Disabled) (Grades K-12). Please see the note below concerning the Foundations of Reading Test requirement for Add-on Endorsement 221.

The M.Ed. in Multiple Exceptionalities emphasizes differentiated instruction, ethical decision-making, instructional supervision, and the integration of theory with practice that includes technology-based  best practices in gifted instruction and special education instruction.

All students must have active Watermark accounts while enrolled either in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or either of the Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs. Students needing new Watermark accounts will be assessed a program fee based on the rate at the time during their initial term of enrollment.

Curriculum Requirements:

• ED 500  - Foundations of Educational Research
• ED 516  - Understanding Gifted Populations
• ED 517  - Methods, Materials, and Resources for Teaching the Gifted
• ED 530  - Effective & Social Needs of the Gifted
• ED 538  - Diversity and Inclusion in the Educational Setting
• ED 548  - Teaching in the Inclusion Classroom
• ED 554  - Exceptional Learners and Behavioral Management
• ED 555  - Ethical and Legal Practices in Special Education
• ED 592  - Capstone in Education
• ED 595  - Program Development and Evaluation

Comprehensive Exam & Portfolio

• ED 590  - Graduate Portfolio
• ED 591  - Graduate Comprehensive Exam

 

Note: 

• Those who complete ED 523 , ED 524 , ED 527  & ED 564  may be recommended for the Add-On Endorsement 174: Reading (Grades K-12).
• Those who complete ED 516 ,ED 517 ,ED 530  & ED 595  may be recommended for the Add-On Endorsement 207: Gifted Studies (Grades K-12).
• Those who complete ED 538 ,ED 548 , ED 554  & ED 555  may be recommended for the Add-On Endorsement 221: Special Education (Mild/Moderately Disabled) Grades K-12, however evidence of passing the MDE Foundations of Reading Test is also required.