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The University of North Dakota (UND) College of Education & Human Development strives to provide the best preparation for students who aim to become special educators in schools, hospitals, state and private institutions, and other human service agencies.
The special education online programs offered by UND provide you with the flexibility and convenience you need as a working individual wanting to enhance your career in special education. Through the online programs, you can:
- Take graduate courses online from UND while you live and work in your own community.
- Get the flexibility of online learning with the personal contact and connection of “live” instruction offered through Web-conferencing.
- Work toward completing your graduate program one course at a time. Or, by taking a few courses each semester, you can complete your program faster…it's up to you!
Master’s Degree in Special Education
Strengthen your skills in serving children and young adults with mild to moderate disabilities.
- learn concepts, practices, and approaches that concern children with school-related difficulties.
- refine your diagnostic and prescriptive skills with children and young adults.
- view your specialty within the broader context of the school setting by becoming familiar with issues, trends, and research that mark contemporary education.
- be encouraged to have an inquiring and questioning attitude toward your profession.
Graduate Certificate in Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Develop the skills and tools needed to effectively address the many challenges individuals with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) face.
- learn methods for working with ASD individuals from UND faculty in special education, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and counseling psychology.
- receive specialized training and resources designed for professionals, parents, and other caregivers.
- review the latest research on providing quality, lifelong services.
- gain access to a support network for families, practitioners, and professionals who work with individuals with ASD in rural settings.
Both programs are approved by the following:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS)
Review of applications will begin June 1 for Fall Semester and November 1 for Spring Semester. A bachelor’s degree in select fields is required. For complete admission and application information, please contact us.
To get started, contact:
UND Distance Degree Programs
Toll Free: 1.877.450.1842
E-mail: distancedegreeprograms@mail.und.edu
Web: www.conted.und.edu/ddp/programs
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