Coursework
Course Requirements
Candidates should not take more than two courses (six units) per term.
Completion of all requirements, including all examinations and coursework, must be met before a candidate may participate in the graduation ceremony or have their master's degree posted. An Intent to Graduate Form must be completed by deadlines set by the Office of the Graduate Registrar and fees paid whether the candidate wishes to participate in the ceremony or not.
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 512 | Instructional Applications of Productivity Software | 3 |
| EDUC 513 | Developing Hardware Independence | 3 |
| Term 2 | ||
| SPED 535 | Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation | 3 |
| EDUC 525 | Web Design for the Classroom | 3 |
| Term 3 | ||
| SPED 540 | Rtl/Brain-based Teaching and Learning: Math Disorders | 3 |
| EDUC 514 | Digital Video in the Classroom | 3 |
| Term 4 | ||
| SPED 531 | Tests, Measurements, and Instructional Planning | 3 |
| SPED 515 | Clinical Experiences in Teaching Reading and Writing (K-8) | 3 |
| Term 5 | ||
| SPED 536 | Rtl/Brain-based Teaching and Learning: Reading and Written Language Arts Disorders | 3 |
| SPED 510 | Research Based Learning Theories | 3 |
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| Term 6 | ||
| SPED 511 | Language Development for All Students | 3 |
| EDUC 526 | Capstone Experience in Educational Technology and Learning | 3 |
| Total | 36 Units | |
Laptop
Students must use a Mac or PC laptop computer that meets the minimum requirements. Contact the educational technology program director for specifications at (626) 815-5059 or jgilbreath@apu.edu.
TaskStream ePortfolios
Candidates are required to enroll in TaskStream, which includes an online portfolio assessment system to facilitate candidate evaluation. Candidates create electronic portfolios to showcase and document their competencies and experience, share artifacts or the entire portfolio with instructors and advisors for feedback and review online, submit sections of their portfolio or the entire body of work for evaluation online, and track their progress toward their degree. Courses include assignments, etc. that comprise the portfolio. A one-time assessment fee is levied at the program’s outset to cover these requirements.
Note: Up-to-date schedule of course offerings can be found through the university’s Web portal, or with the assistance of the SPED site coordinator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units do I take each semester?
Students may take no more than eight units per nine-week term, which includes a maximum of two methods or education classes and their corequisite field experiences (if appropriate).
How long is a semester?
Each semester has two terms (Fall I and Fall II, Spring I and Spring II). Each term is nine weeks in length. The 18-week student teaching semester covers Fall I and II or Spring I and II.
How many hours does each class session require?
Each class requires that students meet for approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes, once a week.
How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students meet one night a week for nine weeks, plus a Saturday final exam session.
Does APU require theses, dissertations, or capstone projects?
Students are required to complete a thesis/capstone project for this program.
How soon can I finish this program?
This program can be completed in a year. Depending upon the desired course load, working individuals usually finish this program in 12-18 months.
