Special Education (Assistive Technology)

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The University of Louisville offers an Online Master of Education in Special Education (M.Ed. in Special Education) with four concentrations that help licensed teachers and other professionals develop specialized skills in an education area of their interest.

The special education licensure program provides a strong foundation in general education content, special education theory and methods, and teaching experience. Extensive classroom experience allows students to develop the skills, competencies, and confidence for successful teaching, including strategies for inclusion, behavior management, social skill instruction, and modifying instruction in the general curriculum.

Graduates interested in gaining licensure to become a special education teacher should refer to the MSD program.

This concentration involves the use of technological tools and devices to remove barriers for those with disabilities and addresses the importance of universal design and accessibility. This concentration in assistive technology gives graduate students the knowledge and skills necessary to use various assistive technology to address the needs of persons with low incidence and/or severe disabilities.

The goal of the program is to offer a master's degree that will advanced one's knowledge and further their expertise in the specialized area of assistive technology.

Career Opportunities

The number of special education teachers is expected to increase by 17% between 2008 and 2018, which is faster than the average estimated growth for all occupations.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition.

Graduate students acquiring the Certified Orientation Mobility Specialist (COMS) and Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) credentials work as consultants or as direct employees of schools' postsecondary disability agencies to provide orientation and mobility and assistive technology services. This training may apply to multiple educational and administrative needs.

Courses include:

* EDSP 663 Low Tech Assistive Technologies



* EDSP 664 Assistive Technology: Computer Access and Switches and Toys


* EDSP 661 Assistive Technology: Assessment Data Collection and Decision-Making


* EDSP 665 Assistive Technology: Multimedia and the Classroom Integration



* EDSP 632 Assistive Technology: Implementation into the General Education Curriculum

The application deadlines are July 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), and April 1 (summer). In addition to completing the application for admission and paying the $60 non-refundable application fee, applicants must provide: * Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from an accredited institution * Proof of a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on 4.0 scale * Two letters of recommendation (use graduate recommendation forms [PDF]) * A personal statement of no more than 500 words, along with the Personal Statement Cover Sheet [PDF]. * GRE score - For Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores earned prior to August 1, 2011, a minimum combined (verbal and quantitative) score of an 800 is required for unconditional admission. For GRE scores earned after August 1, 2011 and after, please contact our office for more information: online@louisville.edu. * TOEFL is required of all foreign students from countries in which English is not the native language. Students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. are exempt from this requirement English Language Requirements TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Enroll in the course

We know the cost of education is one of the most important considerations when deciding where to pursue a degree. The University of Louisville is committed to ensuring youre knowledgeable about all of your financial aid options. Thats why we created Start to Finish, a collection of all the information youll need to simplify the financial aid process and make earning a degree affordable for your family.

The cornerstone of the financial aid process is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). File the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for need-based federal student aid.

Please note that international students are not eligible for federal financial aid, with some exceptions.

In addition, other payment options include:

* Military benefits.
* Employer tuition assistance.
* Convenient payment plans. Make several payments throughout the semester.
* Scholarships. If you attend KCTCS or Ivy Tech Community College (Sellersburg, IN), you may qualify for the Academic Transfer Scholarship.

Accreditation

The University of Louisville is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). SACS is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states. The SACS Principles of Accreditation apply to all programs of the institution, regardless of mode of delivery.

A requirement for continued accreditation by SACS is that institutions must ensure that their distance and correspondence education courses and programs comply with the Principles of Accreditation. This applies to all educational programs and services, wherever located or however delivered. The university received reaffirmation of accreditation in 2007. The next review will take place in 2017.