Special Education Master of Arts:
Intervention Specialist Emphasis
Online Degree Program

Special Education MA: Intervention Specialist Emphasis
Academic Program Coordinator

Tracy Mueller, Ph.D.
tracy.mueller@unco.edu
(970) 351-1664

University of Northern Colorado
School of Special Education
501 20th St., CB 141
Greeley, CO  80639

Required Major Credits (34* credit hours)

• SRM 600 Introduction to Graduate Research (3)
• EDSE 670 Legal and Policy Foundations of Special Education (3)
• EDSE 672 Leadership in the School Community (3)
• EDSE 673 Research and Reflective Practice (3)
• EDSE 675 Issues in Special Education Assessment (3)
• EDSE 676 Assessment and Interventions for Students with Challenging Behaviors (3)
• EDSE 677 Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Exceptionalities (3)
• EDSE 678 Strategies for Students with Autism/Significant Needs (3)
• EDSE 679 Interventions for Students with Cultural and Linguistic Differences (3)
• *EDSE 696 Practicum in Instructional Coaching (1-9)
  • *(1-9 variable credit hours with a minimum of 1 credit is required.)
• EED 610 Interventions in Literacy (3)
• MED 645 Interventions in Mathematics (3)

Upcoming Scheduled Courses

To see the current course offering schedule, visit the Special Education MA: Intervention Specialist Emphasis Current Students page.

 

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in teacher education or a related field including all related transcripts
• Provide evidence of licensure/endorsement as a special education generalist teacher or documented evidence of 24 semester hours of college level coursework from a regionally credited college or university in each of the areas (overview of special education; behavior; assessment and identification of children with disabilities; differentiating instruction for learners with diverse needs; transition and secondary services; reading, math; and oral and written language) with 2.6 overall degree GPA – which may include a maximum of 6 semester hours of documented professional development or work experience.
• Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of academic work OR GRE scores of 900 or above and a 3.5 on Analytical Writing
• Resume
• A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required
• A 1-2 page statement of educational goals and philosophy (this should focus on who you are as an educator and how the intervention specialist program can assist you with your future goals)

Eligibility by State

UNC has secured approval from almost every state, as required by new federal regulations, so that students are eligible to apply to online programs at UNC. However we are unable to accept applications at this time for our online programs from students residing in a few select states because their requirements, particularly application fees, for such approval are prohibitive. Please verify your Eligibility by State before applying.

Note: All international students residing outside of the United States are eligible to apply to our online programs. Students attending online while residing outside of the United States do not need student visas for admission.

Transferring Credit

Applicable graduate credit may be applied towards this academic program. In order for credits to be accepted toward a degree they must be graduate level credits, be approved by the Academic Advisor, and have a grade of A or B.  Once approved by the advisor, students must complete a Petition to Count Work in a Degree Program to have the credit approved by the Grad School.  Master’s and specialist degree students must complete a minimum of 24 credits at the University of Northern Colorado. All work counted in a degree program must be within five years for a master’s degree.  The time limit is calculated from the beginning of the first class transferred in and counted in the degree program.

Tuition

This program is offered through the UNC Office of Extended Studies, which means a flat per-credit tuition rate for all students in the program. There are no student fees.  Certain courses may carry specific course fees for additional services and materials.

Tuition rates are set each academic year (which begin each Fall semester). The tuition rate for the 2012-13 school year for this program is $445 per credit hour.

Financial Aid

Students who cannot pay for tuition alone are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid. Students must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA priority filing date for each academic year (which begins each August) is March 1. Late submissions of the FAFSA are still accepted but may not be considered for the maximum amount of aid.

Master’s degree students require a minimum of 5 credits per academic term for financial aid eligibility. Full time enrollment is based on 9 credits.

To apply for federal financial aid assistance
Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Extended Studies degree seeking students may contact Aimee Rogers in Financial Aid for more specific help at (970) 351-2502 or visit UNC Financial Aid website.

Students can also find information in the Guide to Federal Student Aid at studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

The Special Education MA: Intervention Specialist emphasis online program is currently accepting applications. Accepted applicants begin the program any term.

Admission to this program is a two-part process:

1. Apply to the UNC Graduate School. Apply Now.
2. Concurrently submit the following items to the Special Education MA: Intervention Specialist Emphasis Academic Program Coordinator (see coordinator contact info above) by email or traditional mail:
   • Two professional letters of recommendation—each letter should be accompanied by the Graduate School Letter of Recommendation form
   • A 1-2 page statement of educational goals and philosophy (this should focus on who you are as an educator and how the intervention specialist program can assist you with your future goals)
   • Provide evidence of licensure/endorsement as a special education generalist teacher or documented evidence of 24 semester hours of college level coursework from a regionally credited college or university in each of the areas (overview of special education; behavior; assessment and identification of children with disabilities; differentiating instruction for learners with diverse needs; transition and secondary services; reading, math; and oral and written language) with 2.6 overall degree GPA – which may include a maximum of 6 semester hours of documented professional development or work experience.

Once you apply to the UNC Graduate School and your application packet is complete, your application will be reviewed by the graduate school then sent to the faculty/program for an admission decision. A completed application typically takes four to six weeks to process.

Take the Next Step—Begin the Application Process