Moderate Disabilities Education

The Moderate Disabilities concentration provides educators with evidence-based strategies to support students with moderate learning disabilities in inclusive classrooms, grades PreK-2, PreK-8, and 5-12. Master strong methods of practice, structured literacy approaches, differentiated instruction, and use of assistive technology. Graduate prepared to make a difference for all learners.

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Degrees Offered:

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Initial Licensure

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Professional Licensure

In pursuit of a Professional License in Moderate Disabilities, you may include courses to receive a Wilson Reading Systems Certificate. Teachers desiring to make a difference in the lives of children who have learning disabilities may choose to seek this master's degree. This license meets the needs of teachers teaching at all levels. The latest strategies for working with children who have disabilities in the inclusion classroom are modeled and emphasized throughout the program.

The Moderate Disabilities concentration offers a focused curriculum designed for students with learning disabilities who are not severely disabled. Students with moderate disabilities are mainstreamed or included in regular education classrooms as much as possible, for the benefit of the student.

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EDU 520 Teaching Strategies
EDU 533 Science of Reading
EDU 543 Science of Effective Literacy Instruction
EDU 562 Human Development and Learning
EDU 564 Introduction to Exceptionality
EDU 575 Classroom Management and Organization
EDU 582 Methods and Practice Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities
EDU 521 Math in the Interactive Classroom
EDU 522 Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom
EDU 523 Integrating History in the Classroom
EDU 524 Integrating Science in the Classroom
EDU 527 Exploring Mathematical Concepts

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"Gordon has a staff of professors that are passionate about educating. That sort of genuine enthusiasm can be infectious. Gordon has opened doors for me employment-wise. Area schools regard it as an institution that puts out well-prepared educators."

Christopher Love, Master's in Moderate Disabilities

Moderate Disabilities Education

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