K-12 Collaborative Special Education, Fifth-Year Non-Traditional (FYSE) (M.S.E.)

The master of science in education in K-12 collaborative special education, fifth-year non-traditional, Alternative A program (MSE-FYSE) is a teacher training program designed to prepare prospective teachers who already hold a degree from an accredited university/college the opportunity to earn Class A teacher certification, grades K-12, in special education. The program offers an accelerated approach to certification through advanced courses in the teaching field (12) and a core of professional courses (24) in education. All courses are offered in the evening, online, or on Saturdays. If employed full-time outside the special education classroom, students must be willing to use vacation or personal leave to fulfill 20-45 hours of clinical experience associated with each education course. The final semester requires a full-time commitment to student teaching.