Special Education, MA Ed (Advanced Practitioner - Assistive Technology Specialist)
Master of Arts in Education Degree in Special Education with an Emphasis in Advanced Practitioner - Assistive Technology Specialist
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Overview
Learning Online
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Why Pursue This Program
The online Special Education Advanced Practitioner with emphasis in Assistive Technology program, Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed) degree program is designed for those with a passion for supporting students by using assistive technology.
Why choose this program?
- Gain knowledge and skills to identify and assist with the implementation of assistive technology for individuals through the lifespan.
- Provide access to assistive technology that enables individuals with disabilities to participate fully in their communities, schools and homes.
- Learn skills to evaluate needs, design a program and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
- Prepare for doctoral programs in assistive technology.
Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to be a Consultant in Assistive Technology or work in an Assistive Technology clinic.
Career Outlook: Special education teachers engage with children and youth that have a wide variety of disabilities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the need for special education teachers will grow by about 8% from 2016-2026. Although most special education teachers work in public schools, some find jobs in the private sector taking care of special needs children in childcare services and other institutions.
More about the Special Education, MA Ed, Advanced Practitioner program:
The Master of Arts in Education: Special Education Advanced Practitioner program is designed for teachers who currently hold certification in Special Education and would like to further their education.
Students have four options to choose from:
- Behavior Intervention Specialist
- Inclusion and Collaboration Specialist
- Assistive Technology Specialist
- Functional Academic Skills and Independent Living Specialist
What's it like to take a program online?
Quality learning experience
The University of Nebraska has offered distance education courses for more than 100 years so you can expect a quality, rigorous experience. Online courses are often highly interactive with faculty and students communicating through e-mail, discussion forums and chat groups. You’ll have direct access to world-class faculty – researchers who are experts in their fields or practitioners with real-world experience. Also, you’ll be part of a community of learners and can benefit from the perspectives of students from across the globe.
Flexibility
Online learning gives you the flexibility and freedom to attend your classes wherever is convenient to you. You can save time and money by being able to continue to work and by avoiding relocation or travel costs. You will be required to complete assignments in a certain timeframe, but in most instances, you can log in and complete coursework during the time of day that works best for you. You aren’t tied to a specific class time.
Service you expect from a leading University
Online learners at the University of Nebraska have access to the same student services available to on-campus students. An academic adviser will guide you along your journey, library services are available to help you excel in your program and career services are available when you are ready to take your next step. These are just a few of the services in place to help you succeed.
About Faculty
University of Nebraska online courses are taught by expert faculty who embody the qualities resulting from research experience and professional/field experience. Students learn from faculty with a variety of backgrounds, many of whom are published researchers in their fields. NU faculty who teach online do so in a way that optimizes learning within the online modality and because technology enables students to access education they may otherwise may not be able to pursue.
