Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Special Education EI/ECSE -or- K-12

The University of Oregon’s Special Education Program offers an Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Special Education for students who are interested in licensure in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) -or- K-12 Special Education. This program is designed to provide foundational knowledge about the field of special education and would benefit students interested in a career in supporting children with disabilities in home, community, and early childhood settings (EI/ECSE) or school-aged youth (SPED K-12). The AMP emphasizes development of skills and knowledge in foundations of disability, instructional methods for students with disabilities, behavioral and social emotional supports for students with disabilities, and collaboration with families and other school personnel. With the AMP, students can complete a SPED Minor as part of their undergraduate degree program.

AMP Requirements

• Students must complete 24-36 credits of required courses.
• Students may take up to 16 credits of graduate-level courses as undergraduates. These credits count toward both undergraduate and graduate degree completion.
• Students may complete a minor in Special Education with a minimum of 13 SPED credits and 24 total credits.
• All upper division credits must be completed in residence at the University of Oregon.
• A minimum grade of “B-” or “P*” must be earned in each required course.
• All courses must be taken for a letter grade unless only offered pass/no pass (i.e., field studies, practicum).
• Students wishing to waive required coursework need to obtain coordinator approval.

Applying for the Special Education AMP | Fall of Junior Year

• Complete at least 1 credit of SPED 420*, and SPED 199 (prev. SPED 407), and 411 (5/7 required credits) with a minimum grade of “B-” or P. *Or have a Petition to Waiver on file w/ the SPED AMP coordinator.
• Schedule a meeting with a SPED AMP coordinator to discuss and begin the application process.
• For your application, you will submit a professional goal statement and two letters of
  recommendation.
• Along with your application, you will submit a professional goal statement and two letters of recommendation.
• Complete the Character Questionnaire – download, complete and submit to the Program Coordinator in a sealed envelope. It will be opened and reviewed following admissions decision.
• An initial interview and advising meeting with a program coordinator is also required.
• Admitted students must have a program plan on file and verification of TSPC Background check, prior to beginning student teaching.

Applying for the Special Education Licensure Program (EI/ECSE or K-12) | Fall of Senior Year

• Complete the Graduate School application in Fall of Senior year.
• Department Application (waived) but must be in good standing and have recommendation of program and practicum coordinators to continue with licensure.

For more information contact: 

Dr. Steph Shire, SPED EI/ECSE AMP Coordinator, sshire@uoregon.edu

Dr. Elisa Jamgochian, SPED K-12 AMP Coordinator, ejamgoch@uoregon.edu