Graduate Catalog 2013-2014

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EDEX 7110 Trends & Issues in Special Edu

Prerequisite: Admission into program. Critical discussion of contemporary trends and issues impacting the education of individuals with disabilities.

3

EDEX 7120 Critique of Special Educ Lit

Prerequisite: Admission into program. Analysis of literature related to contemporary issues impacting the education of individuals with disabilities.

3

EDEX 7130 Found in Evidence-based Pract

Prerequisite: Admission to Special Education program. This course provides a foundation in evidence based practice, literature synthesis, and professional writing.

3

EDEX 7210 Research Methods

Overview of major designs and research methodologies in the field of special education.

3

EDEX 7220 Synthesis/Resrch Lit-Spec Edu

Exploration of literature in selected area of interest that addresses an issue in the education of individuals with disabilities. Development of literature review required.

3

EDEX 7310 Research Design

Faculty and peer review of research proposal to problem solve design and approval issues. Development of final research proposal required.

3

EDEX 7320 Directed Readings

Under the supervision of a specialist in the field, students will refine and complete an extensive review of the literature for their proposed area of research. Research project design options will also be explored.

3

EDEX 7410 Research Implementation

This course supplies faculty supervision during implementation of specialist student's research project.

3

EDEX 7420 Leadership/Collaborative Learn

Overview of collaboration theory and techniques with emphasis on applications to creating school learning communities.

3

EDEX 7510 Program Applications

Capstone experience through which specialist research project is completed. Dissemination of research results for school improvement is required.

3

EDEX 7610 Specialist Competencies

Research while enrolled in the specialist program under direction of a faculty member. Students who have not completed program requirements must enroll in this course until program requirements are completed. 3-9 hours; repeatable for a maximum of 9 hours of consecutive credit. This course is repeatable for credit.

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