Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This 36-credit program prepares educators and related service professionals, such as speech-language pathologists and physical or occupational therapists, for leadership roles in the integration of assistive technology into effective instruction. Through hands-on experience and classroom activities, students learn to apply research and best practices in the evaluation, acquisition, training, and use of assistive technologies for children with disabilities. Graduates are prepared to design and implement assistive technology strategies to support instruction within the context of team-based decision making and focus on core learning. Students participate in collaborative projects, information forums, and professional networking. These experiences provide a foundation for future professional development. Students may opt to focus on mild and/or severe disabilities. Students may also elect to participate in a customized internship experience developed around current work schedules. In addition, the assignments and activities within this program, such as e-learning and building electronic portfolios, require that students have access to a computer with online services. This program, which has been approved by the International Society for Technology in Education, does not lead to initial teacher certification.

Modul program

The following are the modules: Core Courses (9 Credits): 892.800 Graduate Internship in Assistive Technology; 893.601 Evaluation and Research of Technology Supported Interventions and Programs; 893.701 Advanced Seminar in 21st Century Skills; Concentration Courses (27 Credits): Technical Resource: 893.515 Hardware, Operating Systems, and Networking for Schools; Choose one course from the following for a total of three credits: 892.546 Computer Access for Individuals with Disabilities; 892.565 Assistive Technology to Support Language and Literacy Development; Instructional Leader: 892.560 Assistive Technology for Educating Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities; 892.561 Advanced Applications of Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities; 893.508 Technology and the Science of Learning; 892.562 Access to General Education Curriculum with Technology Accommodations; Choose one course from the following for a total of 3 credits: With the approval of their academic adviser, students make take another course offered within the Department of Special Education or one from the Master's in Technology for Educators program offered by the Department of Teacher Development and Leadership or Agent of Change: 892.548 Assistive Technology Evaluation: A Team Approach; 893.634 Technology Leadership for School Improvement; 893.632 Data-Driven Decision-Making for Schools and Organizations; 892.546 Computer Access for Individuals with Disabilities.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Applicants to master’s degree programs must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. Admission to a master’s program generally requires that a student has earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during his/her undergraduate program, or at least have earned a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in the last half of his/her undergraduate program. The minimum TOEFL requirement is 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer- based), or 100 (Internet-based). In addition, the admission process includes an interview.

Kualifikasi

Magister (S2)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Nama jurusan

School of Education, Department of Special Education