Special Education - LBS II, M.S.
The Master of Science in Special Education-Learning Behavior Specialist II (LBS II) program is designed to offer current special education teachers preparation in targeted academic and behavioral areas through a tailored academic program from an accredited institution. Program options include a comprehensive Master’s degree program with Illinois state endorsement(s) (MS-LBS II) or an endorsement only program. Candidates may select to earn the Illinois state endorsement in Curriculum Adaptation Specialist (CAS) or Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) or both as a part of the Master of Science degree. The option of endorsement without MS degree is also available.
Enrolled candidates may select one of the following program pathways:
- M.S. degree and dual Illinois endorsement in CAS, BIS (30 credit hours)
- M.S. degree and Illinois endorsement in BIS (30 credit hours)
- M.S. degree and Illinois endorsement in CAS (30 credit hours)
- Illinois endorsement in BIS only (15 credit hours)
- Illinois endorsement in CAS only (15 credit hours)
- Illinois endorsement in CAS and BIS (27 credit hours)
Courses required for either LBS II endorsement with master’s degree include five courses and a capstone experience course. To obtain an endorsement on the Professional Education License in either CAS or BIS, candidates must also pass the ILTS Content Test for the intended area.
Note: Candidates currently enrolled in Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø LBS I Focus Program may apply four courses as electives toward the LBS II MS degree. Interested candidates should submit a written statement to the College of Graduate Studies and Research indicating intention to begin LBS II coursework and submit a change of program form to the LBS I Focus Program Advisor.
The Special Education program is nationally accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children.
Credit hours required: 30
Admission Information
The program admits students for the fall and spring semesters.
Students must apply for admission to the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø Illinois University College of Graduate Studies and Research. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Jolanta Jonak at j-jonak@neiu.edu.
Take a closer look at the Master of Science in Special Education LBS II and the courses offered toward the degree.
If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact the Department of Literacy, Leadership, Development and Special Education.
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