Overview

Metropolitan State University's approach to teacher education focuses on preparing diverse, reflective and resilient teachers who are outstanding in their commitment to teaching urban youth and creating equitable educational opportunities. While this Urban Education - Special Education with K-12 Licensure and degree program is primarily designed to meet the needs of urban elementary, middle and high schools for licensed Special Education teachers who can improve students' educational achievement, others who work with youth who have special needs outside of the K-12 school setting will find this concentration worthwhile in our Urban Education master’s degree.

Student outcomes

Students successfully completing this program will meet the following program learning outcomes:

PLAN: Develop plans aligned to appropriate K-12 state learning standards with measurable goals that are appropriate for and culturally relevant to learners, connected to prior learning, and differentiated to support learner development.
INSTRUCT: Deliver instruction that provides clear learning targets, communicates clear directions/explanations, engages learners in critical thinking, differentiate for diverse learner needs, check for understanding, and uses developmentally appropriate technologies while managing a safe and respectful learning environment.
ASSESS: Use data-informed decisions to design instruction and assessment that is developmentally appropriate, formative, and summative in nature, and include timely feedback that is comprehensible, descriptive, and enables learners to recognize strengths OR areas for improvement.
ANALYZE TEACHING: Analyze teaching by discussing and providing evidence of connections to educational research and/or theory.
COLLABORATE: Demonstrate collaborative relationships with colleagues and members of the school community, and work with and learn from colleagues in planning and implementing instruction.
ADVOCATE: Recognize and include cultural, linguistic, and educational assets in advocating for learners and educators.
Engage in the application of instructional strategies that are inclusive and respond to the needs of the various learning styles of students, as well as, apply current interventions in ways that are responsive to the varied and broad ranging learning needs of students provided services under federal law.
Demonstrate the ability to practice, design and implement interventions that promote the inclusion of students receiving services in ways that are individualized, as well as, the least restrictive.
Know and apply federal guidelines in ways that ensure due process and educational support for students identified and receiving services under various legal statuses associated with the field of special education.
Participate in professional practices that promote and bring current knowledge about special education classrooms that are designed to meet the specific categorical needs of students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applying Behavioral And Learning Principles In Urban Settings
Legal Political And Ethical Issues In Urban Special Education
Assessment In Urban Special Education
Collaboration And Transition Practices In Special Education
Characteristics Of Diverse Urban Learners With Mild Moderate Disabilities
Supporting Inclusive Education Through Differentiation And Technology

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-05-16 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Earned Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Students seeking additional K12 licensure must already possess a current Minnesota teaching license in another field or be pursuing another license and finish before or with the SPED-ABS licensure program.

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

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