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Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Cognitive and Behavioral Disabilities
At Nova Southeastern University, the Fischler School of Education and Human Services (FSEHS) offers an online master of science in education in cognitive and behavioral disabilities to prepare special education teachers with the highest quality training in this area. This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in an education field who wish to obtain a graduate degree and increase their knowledge and skills in teaching students with disabilities. The program was established to provide current teachers with advanced training in three special education concentration areas: learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and emotional and behavioral disorders. Course content was developed to meet the standards of professional practice set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
The Master of Science in education with a specialization in cognitive and behavioral disorders focuses on training educators to manage the complex and diverse learning styles of today's student population. This specialization provides educators with advanced training in special education concentration areas, as well as a foundation in assessment, classroom management, curriculum and other areas.
The online Master of Science degree in cognitive and behavioral disabilities is ideal for teachers who desire to more effectively teach students with disabilities, but who also need to manage their responsibilities at home. This degree offers a unique opportunity for out-of-field teachers to continue working in their current positions while gaining specialized training in cognitive and behavioral disabilities.
Candidates seeking a Master of Science degree are required to complete 36 credit hours including 12 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours in a selected concentration area, and 12 credit hours of program electives.
Program of Study
Core Courses
- EDU 5000 Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program
- CBD 502 Assessment and Diagnosis of Exceptional Learners
- CBD 503 Classroom Management
- CUR 526 Educational Research for Practitioners
- EDU 601 Professional Seminar I
- EDU 602 Professional Seminar II
- ESE 699 Applied Professional Experience in Exceptional Student Education
Developmental Disabilities (DD) concentration area
- CBD 510 Characteristics and Needs of Students with DD
- CBD 513 Methods for Teaching Students with DD
- CBD 516 Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners
- CBD 517 Teaching Reading to Exceptional Learners
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) concentration area
- CBD 508 Methods and Strategies in Behavioral Management
- CBD 509 Social Skills Training
- CBD 512 Characteristics and Needs of Students with EBD
- CBD 515 Methods for Teaching Students with EBD
Learning Disabilities (LD) concentration area
- CBD 511 Characteristics and Needs of Students with LD
- CBD 514 Methods for Teaching Students with LD
- CBD 516 Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners
- CBD 517 Teaching Reading to Exceptional Learners
Electives - choose four of the following 3-credit courses
- CBD 501 Special Education Law
- CBD 504 Curriculum and Instruction Materials for Exceptional Learners
- CBD 505 Working with Families of Exceptional Learners
- CBD 506 Transition of Exceptional Learners
- CBD 508 Methods and Strategies in Behavioral Management
- CBD 509 Social Skills Training (LD and DD only)
About the Specialization
The master of science in education with a specialization in cognitive and behavioral disabilities focuses on training educators to manage the complex and diverse learning styles of today's student population. This specialization provides educators with advanced training in three special education concentration areas - developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities - as well as a foundation in assessment, classroom management, law, curriculum and development, and other areas. Course content is research-based and aligns directly with the professional practice standards set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
