The graduate studies degree programs at Lake Erie College prepare you to move ahead in your profession with relevant classes, real world experiences, and personalized attention. Our programs come with flexibility and individual support, ensuring your learning success and preparing you for future career opportunities.
The Lake Erie College Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education program is designed to meet the needs of working teachers. All courses in this two-year program are available completely online and run every seven weeks, allowing you to focus on one course at a time. The program is designed to help extend knowledge for teachers who hold a special education license and bachelors degree in special education. Course work is aligned to the Council for Exceptional Children Advanced Preparation Standards and provides teachers the opportunity to increase their expertise in the field of special education.
EDM 500 Research for the Professional Educator (3 Credits)
EDM 501 Contemporary Issues in American Education (3 Credits)
EDM 517 Models of Elective Teaching and Planning (3 Credits)
EDM 565 Educational Research Seminar (2 Credits)
EMS 530 Applying Universal Design for Learning to the Content Areas
(3 Credits)
EMS 531 Evidenced Based Practice (3 Credits)
EMS 532 Behavior Assessment and Supports (3 Credits)
EMS 533 Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Classroom (3 Credits)
EMS 534 Special Education Law and Procedures (3 Credits)
EMS 535 Technology in Special Education (3 Credits)
Elective can be chosen from any other Masters Level course in the Ed. Dept. (3 Credits)
Dr. Katie Krammer has been an Associate Professor of Special Education and the Coordinator of the Special Education Licensure Program at Lake Erie College since 2009. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education, a Master’s of Science in Education with an emphasis in Deaf Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education with an emphasis in Teacher Education and a minor in Statistics all from the University of Kansas. Her research interests include Universal Design for Learning, Differentiation, Cognitive Learning Strategies and supporting families who have children with Autism.
Dr, Krammer and her husband Edd have two energetic little boys who have Autism. Upon her first son's Autism diagnosis, Dr. Krammer reached out to the local State Support Team, Region 4 in order to help establish the Lake/Geauga Autism Support Group. Since its inception in 2014 the group has grown to over 50 families who attend, as well as over 300 families and caregivers who get support from the Autism of Lake County, OH Facebook support group page. Additionally, she often serves as a contact to local families going through the diagnosis process, serves on various advisory boards, and gives presentations locally as well as nationally on Autism and supporting parents and caregivers.