The Teach Well Online Academy is a 36 credit hour program that leads to a Master’s or Specialist degree in Special Education. All students are required to complete the Teach Well Core, which is comprised of 12 credit hours. Those seeking a Specialist degree will also have an oral exam and project component.
An additional 24 credit hours will need to be taken from the various tracks below for a total of 36 credit hours. The additional 24 credits can be taken in any combination. However, if you desire to follow a specific track, please follow the guidelines below.
Teach Well Core
* Required for all Teach Well students.
| Course Number |
Course Name | Credits |
| EEX 6053 | Foundations of Special Education 1 | 3 |
| EEX 6233 | Fundamentals of Academic Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EEX 6661 | Fundamentals of Behavior Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EEX 6XXX | Foundations of Special Education 2 | 3 |
| Total Core Credits | 12 |
Teach Well Track Options
Academic Track
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| EEX 6125 | Intervention for Language and Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EEX 6XXX | Strategies for Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EEX 6936 | Math Strategies for Struggling Students | 3 |
| Additional Courses | Students will choose additional credits from any of the other Teach Well Tracks. | 15 |
| Teach Well Core Courses | Required. See above. | 12 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Behavior Track
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| EEX 6936 | Concepts and Principles of ABA | 3 |
| EEX 6936 | Classroom Applications of ABA | 3 |
| EEX 6XXX | New Behavior Course – TBD | 3 |
| EEX 6XXX | New Behavior Course – TBD | 3 |
| Additional Courses | Students will choose additional credits from any of the other Teach Well Tracks. | 12 |
| Teach Well Core Courses | Required. See above. | 12 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Disabilities in Society Track
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| EEX 6099 | Social Perspectives on Disability | 3 |
| EEX 6525 | Disability Policy and Legislation | 3 |
| EEX 6778 | Community and Work Access for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| EEX 6930 | Seminar in Disabilities | 3 |
| Additional Courses | Students will choose additional credits from the other Teach Well Tracks. | 12 |
| Teach Well Core Courses | Required. See above. | 12 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Students participating in this track will be eligible to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Disabilities in Society, in addition to receiving a Master of Education or Education Specialist degree upon completion of the program.
Prospective students who wish to pursue this track must submit a Certificate Admissions Application in addition to the Graduate School Application.
For more information about the Graduate Certificate in Disabilities in Society Certificate, click here.
Dyslexia Track
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| EEX 6135 | Foundations of Literacy Development and Dyslexia | 3 |
| EEX 6136 | Dyslexia: Language and the Brain | 3 |
| EEX 6137 | Dyslexia: Assessment for Intervention | 3 |
| EEX 6138 | Dyslexia: Intervention Methods | 3 |
| EEX 6855 | Dyslexia: Practicum in Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| Additional Courses | Students will choose additional credits from the other Teach Well Tracks. | 9 |
| Teach Well Core Courses | Required. See above. | 12 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Students participating in this track will be eligible to graduate with a Dyslexia Graduate Certificate, in addition to receiving a Master of Education or Education Specialist degree upon completion of the program.
Prospective students who wish to pursue this track must submit a Certificate Admissions Application in addition to the Graduate School Application.
For more information about the Dyslexia certificate, click here.
Early Childhood Studies Track
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| EEC 6205 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 6933 | Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood Educational Practice | 3 |
| EEC 6933 | Families in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EEC 6933 | Policy & Transition in Early Childhood Educational Practice | 3 |
| Additional Courses | Students will choose additional credits from the other Teach Well Tracks. | 12 |
| Teach Well Core Courses | Required. See above. | 12 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Students participating in this track will be eligible to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies, in addition to receiving a Master of Education or Education Specialist degree upon completion of the program.
Prospective students who wish to pursue this track must submit a Certificate Admissions Application in addition to the Graduate School Application.
For more information about the Early Childhood Studies certificate, click here.
