Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Peggy Tarpley
(434) 395-2337
tarpleypl@longwood.edu

This concentration in special education provides strategies for effective teaching of students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and mild mental retardation. Graduate students learn assessment and diagnosis of students, effective instructional procedures, collaborative techniques, and behavior management strategies. This degree is for special education teachers or other licensed teachers who wish to work toward an endorsement to teach learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, or mild mental retardation.
Students entering this C&I program must possess a valid Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state. Prior to completing the program and receiving the master's degree, students must meet the following graduation requirements: must show evidence of at least one course in the teaching of reading and at least one course in the teaching of mathematics.
Students entering this C&I program must possess a valid Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state. Prior to completing the program and receiving the master's degree, students must meet the following graduation requirements: must show evidence of at least one course in the teaching of reading and at least one course in the teaching of mathematics.
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