Master of Education in Special Education with ASD Certificate - SEHS Professional Development

This Master of Education degree focuses on the broader concepts of exceptionality (learning, instruction and development) and an in-depth preparation for one or two areas of exceptionality. Exploration of theory and research and advanced application in instruction and assessment with selected populations are integrated throughout the program. It is designed to provide students advanced training and expertise in a chosen area of concentration: specific learning disability, emotional impairment, or autism spectrum disorder. The program is currently offered at several on-ground locations including Macomb, Oakland Schools and on Oakland University's main campus, as well as online.

Practicum/Student Teaching | View Practicum Information

In partial fulfillment of the requirements to earn this credential, the Michigan Department of Education requires that candidates complete a minimum of 180 clock hours in a supervised practicum experience teaching students with autism spectrum disorders. The practicum is offered as the final experience required for K-12 certification in ASD. The specific nature of the experience will be individually determined at the time of approval of the practicum request.

See catalog: Master of Education in Special Education

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Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree
Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher
Hold (or be eligible for) a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (elementary or secondary certification)
Demonstrate potential for success in the program

Oakland County Locations
Oakland Schools ISD
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(Map/ Directions)
Macomb County Location
Macomb Intermediate School District
44001 Garfield Road
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
(Map/Directions)
Online Program*
*All coursework, with the exception of the ASD Practicum, can be completed online. The ASD Practicum is a mandatory requirement for the certificate and must be fulfilled in an approved classroom setting.
Oakland University - Main Campus
Please contact the Department of Human Development & Child Studies for information on the ASD certificate program offered on campus.
Pawley Hall
Rochester, MI 48309
(Map/ Directions)

To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must submit all of the following university and program application documents by the published application deadlines.

Download an application packet. Read through the application packet carefully and submit all other required application paperwork to the designated areas.

Complete the free online graduate application by clicking on the button below:

Application type: Grad — Masters
Planned course of study: MEd in Special Education w/Autism Spectrum Disorder

If you have any other questions, please contact one of the following coordinators:

All Off-Campus & Online Locations (other than Macomb)
Susan Martino, Director of Program Development
(248) 370-4415 | (248) 370-4242 fax
martino@oakland.edu

Macomb County Location
Daniel Arnold, Site Program Coordinator
(586) 226-8462 phone | (586) 226-8463 fax
arnold23@oakland.edu