SEL
skills, which include self - awareness, social - awareness, self - management,
decision - making and forging relationships, are
foundational competencies for achievement in school, work and life.
The Master of Arts in Special Education is designed to prepare highly effective professional,
decision - making, and reflective educators who are proficient in
foundational knowledge; referral, evaluation, planning, and programming; instructional design, teaching, and ongoing evaluation; collaboration and communication, standards of effective practice; and core special education
skills including instructional strategies, social / emotional health, social competence, cultural competence, classroom management and academic competence.