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Master of Science - Collaborative/Special Education

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About the Collaborative/Special Education Master’s Program at TROY

Empower and help change the lives of students with special needs who are differently abled by pursuing your collaborative teacher degree from Troy University. When you become a collaborative teacher major, you have the option to choose grades K-6 or 6-12 as your focus.

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Making a difference

Teachers with licensure in special education are in high demand throughout Alabama, the Southeast and the United States. For every student graduating from TROY with a collaborative teacher K-6 degree, there were approximately six students with a degree in general elementary education. As a result of this proportion, collaborative teacher graduates within TROY’s College of Education have had more than a 90 percent employment rate within three months of graduation. With a collaborative teacher degree, you will be qualified to work in public schools, private schools and other institutions.

A rewarding career

Being marketable is just one benefit of having a collaborative teacher certification from Troy University. The greatest benefit of this program is the opportunity for graduates to be powerful, positive influences for students with disabilities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in this field is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024.
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Master of Science in Collaborative/Special Education Curriculum

While specific courses may vary from year to year, coursework may include:

Master of Science - Collaborative/Special Education

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A standard of excellence

TROY’s undergraduate collaborative teacher program is fully accredited with a curriculum built on both Alabama standards for special education teachers and standards drafted by the Council for Exceptional Children. As you go through this program, you will spend more than 150 hours in a variety of classrooms working with students with special needs. You will complete course projects based on real-life teaching scenarios, and you will be given the opportunity to collaborate with practicing teachers and fellow students to develop job-related skills. There is a heavy emphasis on reading and math in our curriculum, which positions our graduates to be impactful in these two heavily emphasized academic areas in K-12 schools.

This program’s faculty-to-student ratio averages approximately 1 to 15, which creates a more personal level for interaction with our dedicated and experienced faculty. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based practices to help those with special needs achieve success. It also will help develop your foundational skills associated with writing individual education plans (IEPs) and the understanding of special education laws.

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Careers in Collaborative/Special Education

Students with a graduate degree in Secondary Education can teach at both the high school and middle school level as well as become an instructional specialist/coach for a school system. Students are also able to teacher undergraduate courses in their discipline at many colleges.

Faculty Profiles

Carman Purifoy

Carman Purifoy

Carman Purifoy is the Graduate Programs Coordinator, Certification & Field Experiences for the College of Education.
Dr. Timon Paleologos

Dr. Timon Paleologos

Dr. Timon Paleologos is the Traditional Graduate Coordinator in the College of Education.
Dr. Lisa Etheridge

Dr. Lisa Etheridge

Dr. Lisa Etheridge is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education.

Master's in Collaborative/Special Education

Broaden your career opportunities by choosing a specialization that fits your career goals.
Master of Science in Collaborative/Special Education - Grades K-6 - Traditional or Alternative-A

The collaborative teacher education program at Troy University prepares teachers to meet the needs of students with disabilities in order for them to reach their full potential. Teachers with licensure and advanced degrees in special education are in high demand throughout Alabama, the Southeast and the United States.

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Master in Science Collaborative/Special Education - Grades 6-12 - Traditional or Alternative-A
The graduate collaborative teacher education program at Troy University prepares teachers to meet the needs of students with disabilities in order for them to reach their full potential. Teachers with licensure and advanced degrees in special education are in high demand throughout Alabama, the Southeast and the United States. 

This degree requires students to complete one semester of teaching internship at a junior or senior high school. this internship provides the student with necessary teaching experience through the of a cooperating teacher. Students will learn real-life teaching experience through a variety of teaching methods which incorporates the use of technology as well as the use of hands on laboratory experiences.

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Academic Catalog - Alternative-A Program

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