• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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A Master of Science in Developmental Disabilities is designed to prepare researchers, advocates, administrators and policy makers to be leaders in community-based or governmental agencies that address the confluence of issues associated with developmental disabilities throughout the life span. This degree program's body of knowledge will allow graduates of the M.S. program to pursue doctoral-level training in human services, counseling, and public policy, among others. In addition, this degree will provide professionals from disciplines such as nursing and education with the necessary skills to be effective leaders and advance in the field. The successful graduate of the M.S. in Developmental Disabilities program is expected to: Apply knowledge of effective administrative and other leadership skills in the field of developmental disabilities through the use of case study analyses, research papers, and in-class assignments. Demonstrate knowledge of the different developmental disabilities and the challenges faced by these individuals across the lifespan. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the family, the educational system, and community services on the successful integration of individuals with developmental disabilities into the community. Apply ethical and legal principles related to working with individuals who have developmental disabilities to real-world cases and settings. Apply knowledge of developmental disabilities, organizational behavior, and strategic planning to the design and/or administration of human services organizations which provide services to individuals and families with developmental disabilities. Demonstrate research, analytic thinking, and writing skills when creating a program design or evaluation project on a relevant topic in the field. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of health disparities experienced by individuals with developmental disabilities and the implications for healthcare and human services organizations. This program is designed for individuals seeking a career in or as: Program Director (non-profit); Program Coordination; Early Childhood Interventionist; Transition Specialist; Job Coach; Child Life Specialist (with Child Life Specialist concentration); Developmental Specialist; Case Manager; Vocational Counselor; Advocate; Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst (with ABA concentration); Concentration 1: Leadership/Advocacy; Concentration 2: Adult Services/Transition; Concentration 3: Early Childhood; Concentration 4: Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration Courses (18 Credits); Concentration 5: Child Life Specialist (18 Credits).

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants must complete all bachelor's degree requirements before beginning graduate studies or is in the process of completing a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test. (2) International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 on the test module. (3) Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 54 on the test module.

课程信息

学制：在线/远程学习(30 学分)

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开学时间：预计在五月 2022

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