Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

Our Special Education program is dedicated to preparing educators to support students with diverse learning needs. Students study special education laws, individualized education plans, and strategies for teaching students with disabilities. Graduates are equipped to work in special education classrooms, inclusive settings, or as special education advocates.

Dive into the theories of human learning and development. This course explores psychological and educational perspectives on how individuals acquire knowledge and skills, and how this understanding informs teaching practices.


This course combines educational theory with practical teaching methods. Students will explore effective strategies and tools for enhancing the teaching and learning experience, fostering more engaging and meaningful educational interactions.


Delve into the historical and philosophical foundations of education. This course provides insights into the evolution of educational systems and the ideologies that have shaped modern schooling.


Explore the philosophical underpinnings of education. Students will examine different educational philosophies and their implications for teaching, learning, and the role of schools in society.


Investigate the relationship between educational institutions and the communities they serve. This course explores strategies for building positive partnerships, fostering community engagement, and addressing social and cultural aspects of education.

Discuss special education law, covering the legal framework of special education, students' rights, and the responsibilities of educators. Analyze special education legislation, legal issues, and special education law compliance.


Study advanced special education assessment and evaluation, emphasizing advanced assessment techniques, data analysis, and assessment practices for students with special needs. Analyze assessment tools, data-driven decision-making, and special education evaluation.


Explore advanced concepts in special education, covering advanced theories, instructional methods, and strategies for students with disabilities. Analyze special education research, advanced teaching techniques, and the inclusion of students with disabilities.


Learn about strategies in early childhood special education, emphasizing instructional strategies for young children with special needs. Analyze early childhood special education practices, developmental milestones, and early intervention approaches.


Learn about strategies in early childhood special education, emphasizing instructional strategies for young children with special needs. Analyze early childhood special education practices, developmental milestones, and early intervention approaches.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MED) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND TEACHING METHODS:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.

GLOBAL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CULTURAL TEACHING:

The College of Education at University of North Carolina is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

Teaching & Learning And Effective Methods In Teaching (ED-240)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction: A Model For Teaching
     The Goals Of Instruction
     The Affective, Psychomotor, And Cognitive Domains
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In An Era Of Standards And Accountability
     Planning For Learning
     Using Multiple Assessments And Evaluation
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Strategies
     Meeting Standards Through Learner-Centered Instructional Strategies
     Using And Building On Learner Differences
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Basic Teacher Instructional Methods
     Questioning Strategies In An Era Of Standards And Accountability
     Teaching History
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Civic Education And Global Education
     Teaching Geography, Economics, And The Behavioral Sciences
     Classroom Management

Management Of E-Education (ED-428)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is The Internet?
     Teaching Methods
     Foundations Of Distance Education
     Definitions, History, And Theories Of Distance Education
     Research And Distance Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     E-Learning: Promise And Pitfalls
     Technologies, The Internet And Distance Education
     Instructional Design For Distance Education
     Teaching And Distance Education
     The Student And Distance Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Support Materials And Visualization For Distance Education
     How Do People Learn From E-Courses?
     Applying The Multimedia Principle
     Applying The Modality Principle
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Applying The Coherence Principle
     Applying The Segmenting And Pre-Training Principles
     Leveraging Examples In E-Learning
     Does Practice Make Perfect?
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning Together Virtually
     Assessment For Distance Education
     Copyright And Distance Education
     Evaluating Teaching And Learning At A Distance

Management Of Teaching For Special Fields (ED-521)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Foundations
     Collaboration Between Professional Educators And Families
     Students With Low Incidence Disabilities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With High Incidence Disabilities
     Students With Other Special Learning Needs
     A Process Of Delivering Special Education And Related Services
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Systematic Assessment For Inclusion: The Saale Model
     Adapting The Learning Environment
     Adapting Lesson Plans
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adapting Teaching Techniques
     Adapting The Format Of Content
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adapting Assessment Evaluation And Grading
     Transition

Community Relations In Education (ED-629)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Home, School And Community Influences On Children'S Lives
     Historical And Philosophical Perspectives
     Viewing Family Diversity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Roles And Experiences Of Parents
     Meeting Child-Care Needs From Infancy Through School Age
     Including Children With Disabilities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responsibility For Educating And Protecting Children
     Curriculum Of The Home
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Curriculum Of The School
     Curriculum Of The Community
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Working Together
     Models For Parentschoolcommunity Partnerships

Multicultural Education (ED-656)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:

Special Education Law (SPE-263)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To The American Legal System
     Legal Research
     Legal Research On The Internet
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The History Of Special Education Law
     The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
     Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Americans With Disabilities Act
     The No Child Left Behind Act (Nclb) Of 2001
     Free Appropriate Public Education (Fape)
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Identification, Assessment, And Evaluation
     The Individualized Education Program (Iep)
     Least Restrictive Environment (Lre)
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Procedural Safeguards
     Disciplining Students With Disabilities
     Additional Issues

Advanced Special Education Assessment And Evaluation (SPE-312)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Assessment: Issues And Concerns
     Introduction To Assessment: A Proposed Model
     Practical And Ethical Considerations
     Observational Assessment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criterion-Referenced Testing
     Portfolio Assessment And Other Alternative Procedures
     Assessment Of Intelligence
     Assessment Of Adaptive Behavior
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment Of Behavioral And Emotional Status
     Assessment Of Oral Language
     Assessment Of General Achievement
     Assessment Of Reading
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment Of Mathematics
     Assessment Of Written Expression
     Curriculum-Based Assessment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Early Childhood Assessment
     Vocational/Transitional Assessment
     Examples Of Career Development Issue

Advanced Concepts In Special Education (SPE-329)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

Inclusion Strategies (SPE-359)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundation For Educating Students With Special Needs
     Special Education Procedures And Services
     Building Partnerships Through Collaboration
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing Student Needs
     Planning Instruction By Analyzing Classroom And Student Needs
     Students With Low-Incidence Disabilities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With High-Incidence Disabilities
     Other Students With Special Needs
     Instructional Adaptations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Independent Learning
     Evaluating Student Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responding To Student Behavior
     Building Social Relationships

Strategies In Early Childhood Special Education (SPE-359)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundation For Educating Students With Special Needs
     Special Education Procedures And Services
     Building Partnerships Through Collaboration
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing Student Needs
     Planning Instruction By Analyzing Classroom And Student Needs
     Students With Low-Incidence Disabilities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With High-Incidence Disabilities
     Other Students With Special Needs
     Instructional Adaptations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Independent Learning
     Evaluating Student Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responding To Student Behavior
     Building Social Relationships