特殊教育学硕士

如果您对特殊教育感兴趣，那么此计划是合适的。请注意，尽管本计划中的某些课程可能适用于认证，但请完成本硕士课程。不会导致认证。这是一个持续专业计划。有关获得特殊教育证书的信息，请咨询您的顾问和亚利桑那州教育局。未经认证的特殊教育MEd的目的是为教育工作者做好准备，以满足人类服务机构中残疾人的需求。候选人获得知识和技能，以发展和扩展有关特殊教育特定领域的知识。该程序不会导致教师认证。
The M.Ed. program can be tailored to your career needs through selection of a specific emphasis area. Candidates also may choose more than one emphasis area. Some emphasis areas lead to a graduate certificate and require an additional admission application. This degree program does not lead to teaching certification. The purpose of the MEd in Special Education Continuing Professional Program is to prepare professionals to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in human service agencies. Students gain knowledge and skills to develop and expand their leadership and practice in meeting the needs of individuals with learning and behavior challenges. Building upon a foundation in research and a common understanding of individuals with disabilities, students select an emphasis area aligned with professional goals. Students in the mild/moderate emphasis area will develop effective learning and behavioral interventions, differentiate instruction, provide ability-appropriate accommodations, and collaborate to help individuals with disabilities meet their full potential. The Early Childhood emphasis explores the same areas, but for children from birth to age eight years. The Positive Behavior Support emphasis focuses on principles and tactics for improving quality of life for individuals of all ages who exhibit challenging behaviors, and consists of the six courses required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for individuals who want to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Students also may select to develop their skills and knowledge in the areas of Assistive Technology, Autism Spectrum Disorder. This program does not lead to teacher certification.