Education of Students with Mental and Physical Disabilities - Doctor of Education (EdD)
Major Field Studies (24-27 credits with at least 15 credits at the doctoral level)
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
| IL |
3532 |
CUR ISSUES & TRENDS IN SPEC EDUC |
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| IL |
3570 |
SUPERVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION |
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Choices of additional courses are based in the career goals and background of the student. Advanced courses are available in Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Vision Studies, Sensory and Physical Differences, Behavioral and Cognitive Differences, Psychoeducational Assessment. Group Designs in Special Education, and Applied Behavior Analysis. |
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Collateral Field Studies (15-18 credits)
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
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Students complete a cluster of related courses dealing with a theme, study area, or topic supportive of the student's professional emphasis. A majority of the credits must be from outside the student's major field program area. |
15-18 |
Research Methodology (12 credits)
| Dept |
Course |
Title |
Credits |
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EdD candidates must complete a minimum of 12 credits in advanced research and/or evaluation methodology courses that will enable them to read, understand and design research. These courses must be selected from a list of courses approved by the School of Education. |
12 |
Supervised Practicum (6 credits)
| Dept |
Course |
Title |
Credits |
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Applied practicum experiences in curriculum supervision, college teaching, and/or research in collaboration with a faculty mentor. |
6 |
Electives (variable credits)
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
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Candidates may select from appropriate graduate courses in the School of Education or the University. |
variable |
Dissertation (18 credits)
| Dept |
Course |
Title |
Credits |
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Dissertation |
18 |