{"id":28588,"date":"2026-03-06T13:04:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/?page_id=28588"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:11:05","slug":"accelerated-masters-special-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/graduate\/accelerated-masters-special-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated M.Ed. in Special Education (4+1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-28588_7c16e6-01 .kt-block-spacer{height:16px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-28588_7c16e6-01 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#ffffff;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-28588_7c16e6-01\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column28588_cfee0e-d6, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column28588_cfee0e-d6:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column28588_cfee0e-d6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04\"]{font-size:45px;line-height:60px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a3e6df-04\">Accelerated Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_3a707a-73\"><strong><strong><strong>An accelerated master&#8217;s program allowing undergraduate students from select University of Maine System campuses who are in an initial teacher preparation program to also earn an M.Ed. in Special Education (High Incidence Disabilities Concentration) from the University of Maine in just five years.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column28588_a65e7a-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column28588_a65e7a-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column28588_a65e7a-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column28588_a65e7a-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column28588_a65e7a-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column28588_a65e7a-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column28588_a65e7a-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column28588_a65e7a-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa\"]{max-width:800px;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_d9bbf1-aa\">Program overview<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_48f389-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_48f389-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_48f389-98\"]{max-width:800px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_48f389-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_48f389-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_48f389-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_48f389-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_48f389-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_48f389-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_48f389-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_48f389-98\">As children with special needs are being identified earlier and schools are seeing increased demand for services that support them, Maine and many other states face a shortage of qualified, knowledgeable special education teachers. The University of Maine&#8217;s accelerated Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education is designed to address this critical aspect of our education system and the education workforce. The 4+1 program allows students to earn both a bachelor&#8217;s degree and a master&#8217;s in just five years, earning the credits necessary to become certified as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-8 or 7-12) in Maine (Maine Department of Education endorsements 282E or 282S)<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42\"]{max-width:800px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_39ccfc-42\">The accelerated program is currently only available to undergraduate students at the University of Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta or the University of Maine at Machias. Teacher preparation students from these schools must apply to the 4+1 program before completing their undergraduate or postbaccalaureate teaching certification program. Undergraduate students at the University of Maine can also become certified special education teachers in four years, through the special education concentration in <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/undergraduate\/elementary-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elementary Education<\/a> major. Students from other institutions or who already have a bachelor&#8217;s degree, can earn the credits necessary to become certified special education teachers via our traditional M.Ed. in <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/graduate\/special-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special Education<\/a> degree program, which is 100% online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-28588_ecd36d-a6 .kt-block-spacer{height:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-28588_ecd36d-a6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#ffffff;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-28588_ecd36d-a6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id28588_783020-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id28588_783020-41 > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}.kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id28588_606f0f-cb kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane28588_3c8fc5-9a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Program Delivery<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d19134-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d19134-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_d19134-df\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d19134-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d19134-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_d19134-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d19134-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_d19134-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_d19134-df\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_d19134-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_d19134-df\">Prospective and accepted students in the 4+1 program work closely with an advisor to ensure they&#8217;re meeting the curriculum requirements. Students proceed through their normal program of study through the first three years of their undergraduate program. During their senior year, they begin to take classes at their home institution and online via UMaineOnline that will be applied toward the M.Ed. in Special Education (High Incidence Disabilities Concentration).<br>&nbsp;<br>University of Maine students are encouraged to work with the College of Education and Human Development <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/advising-center\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/advising-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advising Center<\/a> to develop an appropriate plan of study for their senior year and +1 year.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_7f39b7-51\">UMA\/UMM Courses<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_2062c6-2c\">For students at the University of Maine at Augusta or the University of Maine at Machias, these courses count toward your undergraduate and graduate degrees. Choose four courses from the following (12 credits):<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id28588_8701d4-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id28588_8701d4-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id28588_8701d4-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id28588_8701d4-5b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_8701d4-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_8701d4-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id28588_8701d4-5b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column28588_1b6842-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column28588_1b6842-81\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_c3d8b7-fb kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_d46703-98 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_d46703-98\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 420: Special Education Law (3 credits; UMaine equivalent: SED 520)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_cbe71a-c3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_cbe71a-c3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 425: Assessment in Special Education (3 credits; UMaine equivalent: SED 553)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_e00db3-7f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_e00db3-7f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 435: Program Planning for Students with Disabilities (3 credits; UMaine equivalent: SED 543)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_0223e1-82 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_0223e1-82\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 445: Behavior Support Systems and Strategies (3 credits; UMaine equivalent: SED 532)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_1fae18-43 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_1fae18-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 455: Transitional Issues for Students with Disabilities (3 credits; UMaine equivalent: SED 587)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_07237b-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_07237b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_07237b-97\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_07237b-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_07237b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_07237b-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_07237b-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_07237b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_07237b-97\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_07237b-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_07237b-97\">+1 Courses to be taken OnLine from UMaine<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ecaaff-fe\">In addition to 12 credits of coursework from the classes listed above, students will choose courses from the list below to take during their +1 year via UMaineOnline. A total of 30 credits are required from this list:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id28588_46b148-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id28588_46b148-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id28588_46b148-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id28588_46b148-ba > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_46b148-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_46b148-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id28588_46b148-ba alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column28588_c6b137-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column28588_c6b137-64\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_48857d-02 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_a32e0e-88 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_a32e0e-88\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 520: Law and Policy Affecting Individuals with Disabilities (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_94c339-ae .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_94c339-ae\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 532: Behavior Management and Intervention (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_63ba93-b0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_63ba93-b0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 543: Program Planning and Curriculum Access (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_b09bd8-43 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_b09bd8-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 544: Mathematical Methods in Special Education (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_506378-a5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_506378-a5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 545: Intervention for Reading Difficulties (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_a72805-a0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_a72805-a0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 546: Intervention for Writing Difficulties (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_04c20f-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_04c20f-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 564: Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_3017fd-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_3017fd-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 587: Collaboration and Transition for Special Educators (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_dd4024-65 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_dd4024-65\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">SED 605: Seminar in Special Education (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_3eca4a-4b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_3eca4a-4b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">One Special Education elective (3 credits)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane28588_e07ce3-57\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Careers and Professional Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35 has-18-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4cc113-35\">A graduate degree in special education can lead to opportunities for career advancement, including positions as lead teachers, coaches and special education directors. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/education-training-and-library\/special-education-teachers.htm#tab-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)<\/a>, about 33,500 openings for special education teachers are projected annually from 2022 to 2032. The median annual wage for special education teachers was $65,910 in May 2023, higher than the median yearly wage for all occupations of $48,060. Graduates can also find opportunities outside the classroom as supervisors and administrators or in fields such as social work, health care, or therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_613862-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_613862-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_613862-95\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_613862-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_613862-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_613862-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_613862-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_613862-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_613862-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_613862-95 has-18-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_613862-95\">Our curriculum is designed to help our graduates attain the professional knowledge and competencies outlined by the <a href=\"https:\/\/exceptionalchildren.org\/standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Council for Exceptional Children\u2019s Professional Preparation Standards<\/a>. The standards describe the necessary skills and expertise for practicing special education teachers. The Council for Exceptional Children is the premiere professional organization for special education.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id28588_67eda6-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id28588_67eda6-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id28588_67eda6-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id28588_67eda6-5a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_67eda6-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_67eda6-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id28588_67eda6-5a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column28588_14f0d3-8e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_6268bc-26 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_0f6649-74 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_0f6649-74\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong> Special education specialists use valid and reliable assessment practices to minimize bias.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ed8153-db .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ed8153-db\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Curricular Content Knowledge:<\/strong> Special education specialists use their knowledge of general and specialized curricula to improve programs, supports, and services at classroom, school, community, and system levels.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_e877da-b5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_e877da-b5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Programs, Services, and Outcomes:<\/strong> Special education specialists facilitate the continuous improvement of general and special education programs, supports, and services at the classroom, school, and system levels for individuals with exceptionalities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_68e58a-fe .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_68e58a-fe\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Research and Inquiry:<\/strong> Special education specialists conduct, evaluate, and use inquiry to guide professional practice.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_2b2996-41 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_2b2996-41\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Leadership and Policy:<\/strong> Special education specialists provide leadership to formulate goals, set and meet high professional expectations, advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices, and create positive and productive work environments.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ade201-f4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ade201-f4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Professional and Ethical Practice:<\/strong> Special education specialists use foundational knowledge of the field and professional ethical principles and practice standards to inform special education practice, engage in lifelong learning, advance the profession, and perform leadership responsibilities to promote the success of professional colleagues and individuals with exceptionalities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_6665a9-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_6665a9-24\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong> Special education specialists collaborate with stakeholders to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3 has-18-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_9d249d-e3\"><strong>National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_953f00-d4\">This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/licensure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMS State Authorization &amp; Licensure<\/a> page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane28588_6dc761-68\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Program Faculty and Staff<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_872bb7-6c\">Faculty<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_188f74-c4\">The undergraduate faculty will vary by institution. For classes taken via UMaineOnline, special education faculty members are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_b4c863-49\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/sarah-howorth\/\">Sarah Howorth<\/a>, Associate Professor of Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/courtney-angelosante\/\">Courtney Angelosante<\/a>, PBIS Initiative Coordinator<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/melissa-cuba\/\">Melissa J. Cuba<\/a>, Assistant Professor of Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/sara-flanagan\/\">Sara Flanagan<\/a>, Associate Professor of Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/joo-young-lee\/\">Joo Young Lee<\/a>, Assistant Professor of Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/krystle-merry\/\">Krystle Merry<\/a>, Lecturer in Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/janet-spector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Janet Spector<\/a>, Professor Emerita of Special Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane28588_a74c10-57\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Tuition and Fees<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89 has-18-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ab8e04-89\">For current information about tuition and fees, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/bursar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bursar&#8217;s office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane28588_04ad62-06\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How to apply<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_90fe76-a6\">Students apply to the 4+1 program during their junior year before completing their undergraduate degree or postbaccalaureate certificate. We have rolling admissions, so you can apply and be accepted anytime during the calendar year. However, the following priority deadlines are recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id28588_7103b5-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id28588_7103b5-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id28588_7103b5-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id28588_7103b5-8d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_7103b5-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_7103b5-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id28588_7103b5-8d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column28588_d24651-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column28588_d24651-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column28588_d24651-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column28588_d24651-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column28588_d24651-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column28588_d24651-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column28588_d24651-43{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column28588_d24651-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column28588_d24651-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column28588_d24651-43\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_550ff3-81 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_c8e8f5-73 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_c8e8f5-73\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Fall Semester: August 15<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_8f52a0-2b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_8f52a0-2b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Spring Semester: December 15<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ae923a-7d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ae923a-7d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Summer Semester: April 15<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_a6c3a2-0f\">Applications will still be accepted after these dates, but acceptance may be deferred until the following semester.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_64571e-b0\">Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id28588_5e7ee0-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id28588_5e7ee0-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id28588_5e7ee0-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id28588_5e7ee0-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_5e7ee0-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_5e7ee0-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id28588_5e7ee0-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column28588_7cf78f-55\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_d7ec74-cb kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_100ce2-a2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_100ce2-a2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">At least 60, but no more than 100, completed credits applicable towards an undergraduate degree in education.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_2dcb8b-d4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_2dcb8b-d4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_92167c-1e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_92167c-1e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Currently working or volunteering with students with disabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_4f8ce8-8f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_4f8ce8-8f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">12 credits (4 courses) of 400-level coursework in special education taken while earning their undergraduate degree or postbaccalaureate certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4b351e-36\">Application Materials<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_c00fb0-9c\">The admission evaluation process begins when we&#8217;ve received all of your application materials. When you&#8217;re ready, please submit the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id28588_523f9a-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id28588_523f9a-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id28588_523f9a-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id28588_523f9a-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_523f9a-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_523f9a-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id28588_523f9a-a9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column28588_9a758e-0f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items28588_2fd395-c2 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ed0db4-20 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ed0db4-20\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2020\/08\/Special_Education_41_Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intent to Apply application<\/a>&nbsp;<em>This application must be submitted during your junior year as an undergraduate.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_0b2570-08 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_0b2570-08\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/umainegradschool.force.com\/onlineApp\/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2FonlineApp%2FTargetX_Portal__PB\">online Graduate School application<\/a>. <em>This application must be submitted during the last semester of your undergraduate senior year.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_252b47-d1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_252b47-d1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Current r\u00e9sum\u00e9 or CV.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_3d6c1f-78 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_3d6c1f-78\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_b4f2f6-2f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_b4f2f6-2f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A 400-500 word essay describing your motivation for obtaining an M.Ed. in Special Education that also demonstrates your writing skills and capacity for reflection.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_46d6c4-9f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_46d6c4-9f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evidence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/cert\/fingerprinting\">fingerprinting<\/a> and a completed background check.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ccc7e6-fe .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_ccc7e6-fe\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Proof of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/cert\">teaching certification<\/a> if you currently hold a teaching license. <em>After completing an undergraduate degree or postbaccalaureate teacher certification program, students must apply to the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/cert\"><em>Maine Department of Education<\/em><\/a><em> for initial certification.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_2a8d35-d8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-28588_2a8d35-d8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Three letters of recommendation describing your ability to perform graduate-level coursework and potential for success as a special education teacher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_52235a-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_52235a-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_52235a-19\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_52235a-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_52235a-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_52235a-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_52235a-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_52235a-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_52235a-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_52235a-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_52235a-19\">Applicants may also be invited for a personal interview with the Special Education faculty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id28588_2b6a33-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id28588_2b6a33-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id28588_2b6a33-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id28588_2b6a33-e9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_2b6a33-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id28588_2b6a33-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id28588_2b6a33-e9 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column28588_fa69b1-63\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b\"]{max-width:800px;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_ac60bc-1b\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5\"]{max-width:800px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading28588_4a9970-a5\">For general queries, please email <a href=\"mailto:coehd@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coehd@maine.edu<\/a>. 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