This program is intended for students who have concentrated their previous academic work in the field of Education and are interested in gaining the knowledge and skills to meet the diverse educational needs of learners with disabilities. Applicants must submit an application and participate in either a screening interview or instrument to determine if the applicant's knowledge, experience, skills, and aptitude meet program admission standards. The applicant should confer with his/her faculty advisor to determine which specialization he/she will pursue. The High Incidence Disabilities specialization area coursework will focus on topics related to the characteristics, assessment, and instruction of students with learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), emotional and/or behavioral disorders, speech or language impairments, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Special attention is given to the areas of response to intervention (RTI), positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), and culturally responsive practices. The Low Incidence Disabilities specialization area coursework will focus on topics related to the characteristics, assessment, and instruction of students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, multiple disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, hearing, visual, health, or orthopedic impairments, deafness, and deaf-blindness. Special attention is given to the areas of assistive and instructional technology (AT/IT), communication strategies, and inclusion.