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MA in Special Education 

MA in Special Education
 at 
University of Alabama 
Overview

Become an expert on laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and understand legal processes around Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Duration

24 months

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Total fee

13.13 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

PG Degree

MA in Special Education
 at 
University of Alabama 
Highlights

  • Earn a degree from The University of Alabama
  • Financial aid available
  • Learn from industry experts
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MA in Special Education
 at 
University of Alabama 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field
What are the course deliverables?
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of various disabilities, including their characteristics, assessment methods, and effective interventions
  • Learn and effectively implement research-based instructional strategies for students with diverse learning needs
  • Develop skills to collect, analyze, and use data to inform instructional practices and measure student progress
  • Develop strong collaboration skills to work effectively with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and students
  • Become proficient in using assistive technologies to support students with disabilities in the classroom
More about this course
  • The University of Alabama’s 100% online master’s degree in Special Education
  • Certification options include Autism P-12, Collaborative K-6, Collaborative 6-12, Early Childhood Special Education P-3 and Severe Disabilities K-12
  • Train in evidence-based instructional strategies for children and youth in your school and be prepared to serve as a decision-maker in instructional settings for exceptional learners

MA in Special Education
 at 
University of Alabama 
Curriculum

Autism (P-12 Certification)

PE 500 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth (required for those who have not taken a special education survey course)

SPE 501 Diagnosis and Assessment of Exceptional Children and Youth (required for those who have not had an assessment/evaluation course in an undergraduate or another graduate program)

SPE 502 Advanced Behavioral Management in Special Education

SPE 504 Introduction to Assistive Technology OR SPE 520 Language, Communication and Early Literacy Interventions

SPE 531 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder

SPE 532 Evidence-Based Practices for Individuals With ASD

SPE 533 Assessing Behavior Change in Individuals With Autism, Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Challenges

SPE 588 Autism Practicum

CAT 531 Computer-Based Instruction

Collaborative (K-6 Certification)

SPE 500 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth (required for those who have not taken a special education survey course)

SPE 501 Diagnosis and Assessment of Exceptional Children and Youth

SPE 502 Advanced Behavior Management for Special Educators

SPE 503 Master’s Seminar in Special Education

SPE 514 Teacher Consultant Models in Special Education

SPE 583 Creative Problem-Solving

SPE 590 Introduction to Mild Disabilities

SPE 591 Advanced Academic Methods – Elementary

SPE 593 Introduction to Severe/Profound Disabilities

SPE 594 Methods and Severe Disabilities

SPE 596 Practicum in Collaborative (K-6 Grades)

CAT 531 Computer-Based Instruction

Collaborative (6-12 Certification)

SPE 500 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth (required for those who have not taken a special education survey course)

SPE 501 Diagnosis and Assessment of Exceptional Children and Youth

SPE 502 Advanced Behavior Management for Special Educators

SPE 503 Master’s Seminar in Special Education

SPE 514 Teacher Consultant Models in Special Education

SPE 583 Creative Problem-Solving

SPE 590 Introduction to Mild Disabilities

SPE 592 Advanced Academic Methods – Secondary

SPE 593 Introduction to Severe/Profound Disabilities

SPE 594 Methods and Severe Disabilities

SPE 597 Transition in Special Education

SPE 596 Collaborative Practicum (6-12 Grades)

CAT 531 Computer-Based Instruction

Early Childhood Special Education P-3

SPE 571 Educating Young Children With Disabilities

SPE 572 Early Childhood Development

Advisor-approved Foundations of Professional Studies course

SPE 576 Assessment of Young Children

CAT 531 Computer-Based Instruction

SPE 502 Advanced Behavior Management for Special Educators

SPE 578 Methods for Teaching Young Children With Disabilities

SPE 575 ESCE Practicum

Advisor-approved elective

BER 550 Evaluation of Classroom Learning (required for those who have not taken an evaluation and learning course)

SPE 500 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth (required for those who have not taken a special education survey course)

Severe Disabilities K-12

SPE 593 Introduction to Severe/Profound Disabilities

SPE 506 Working With Families

SPE 501 Diagnosis and Assessment of Exceptional Children and Youth

CAT 531 Computer-Based Instruction

SPE 502 Advanced Behavior Management for Special Educators

SPE 514 Teaching Consultation Model in Special Education

SPE 594 Methods in Severe Disability

SPE 597 Transition in Special Education

SPE 595 Practicum in Severe Disabilities Education (K-12)

Advisor-approved cognate courses (6 hours)

SPE 500 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth (required for those who have not taken a special education survey course)

MA in Special Education
 at 
University of Alabama 
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