College of Education - Graduate

Master of Education in Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education Administration

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Interested in this program? Apply now or contact the College of Education's Student Information and Services Center for additional information at 616-331-6650 or coeserve@gvsu.edu.

The Special Education Administration program is known for its comprehensive approach to preparing individuals for the many facets of Special Education Administration including, Special Education Law, Finance, Personnel Administration, Staff Development, Curriculum, and Current Issues. Students participating in this program can receive a Masters Degree in Special Education Administration or obtain Approval as a Special Education Supervisor of Director of Special Education.

Michigan approval as a Special Education Supervisor and/or Director is available upon completion of required coursework and satisfactory performance on an intensive competency examination. The requirements of this program comply with the highest standards in the field set forth by the Michigan Special Education rules and the Council for Exceptional Children.

Michigan Department of Education Administrator Certificate facts.


Program Requirements 

Social Foundation Courses. Select One (3 credits):

  • EDF 671 Educational Policy and Practice
  • EDF 672 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education

Research Foundation Course (Prerequisite to ED 693/695) (3 credits):

  • EDF 660 Education Inquiry and Evaluation

Emphasis Area (24 credits):

  • EDL 650 Foundations of Special Education Administration
  • EDL 651 Administration in Special Education Programs and Services
  • EDL 652 Curriculum and Instruction Leadership in Special Education Administration
  • EDL 653 Special Education Law
  • EDL 654 Special Education Finance
  • EDL 668 Personnel Administration
  • EDL 677 School and Community Relationships

Choose One:

  • EDL 667 Elementary Supervision and Evaluation
  • EDL 671 Secondary Supervision and Evaluation

Field Experience. K-12 Administrator (Take before EDL 687) (Application form required. Apply in advance.)  (12 credits):

  • EDL 685 A K-12 Principal
  • EDL 685 B Special Education Supervisor
  • EDL 685 C Special Education Director
  • EDL 687 Administrative Internship
Capstone (Application form required. Apply in advance. Advisor approval required) (3 credits) (Select One):
  • ED 693 Master's Project
  • ED 695 Master's Thesis
Application deadlines (Practicum/Thesis/Project):  February 15 for spring/summer, May 15 for fall, September 15 for winter semester.

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