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Masters

M.S. in Developmental Disabilities

Nova Southeastern University
Davie , United States
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Tuition Fee
Start Date
2024-08-01
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
18 months
Program Facts
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Psychology | Social Work | Pediatrics
Discipline
Humanities | Medicine & Health
Minor
Community Organization and Advocacy | Developmental Services Worker | Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Interventions | Human Services and Social Support | Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-08-01-
2024-01-01-
2024-05-01-
About Program

Program Overview

This online Master's program in Human Services with a concentration in Developmental Disabilities provides a comprehensive understanding of the field. Core courses cover essential topics, while concentration tracks offer specialization in areas such as Adult Services/Transition, Applied Behavior Analysis, Child Life Specialist, Early Childhood, and Leadership/Advocacy. Graduates are prepared for careers in various roles supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Program Outline

Outline:

Core Courses (21 credits)

  • HSDD 5000: Survey of Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5100: Program Design and Evaluation (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5200: Disability and the Family Life Cycle (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5300: Legal and Ethical Issues in Disability (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5400: Healthcare Issues in Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5500: Disability Services Administration (3 credits)
  • HSDD 6000: Developmental Disabilities Master's Research Project (3 credits)

Concentration Tracks

Adult Services/Transition (9 credits)

  • HSDD 5310: Aging and Disability Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5320: Students with Disabilities in Higher Education (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5330: Employment and Independent Living (3 credits)

Applied Behavior Analysis (9 credits)

  • ABA 0713: Behaviorism and Philosophical Underpinnings (3 credits)
  • ABA 0714: Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
  • ABA 0721: Applied Behavior Analysis Assessment and Application (3 credits)

Child Life Specialist (9 credits)

  • HSDD 5510: Foundations of Child Life and Family-Centered Care (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5515: Ethics in Child Life (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5518: Family Systems and the Hospitalized Child (3 credits)

Early Childhood (9 credits)

  • HSDD 5410: Early Identification and Assessment of Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5420: Early Intervention in Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5430: Integrating Children with Disabilities in Educational Settings (3 credits)

Leadership/Advocacy (9 credits)

  • HSDD 5110: Grant Writing (3 credits)
  • HSDD 5120: Leading for Change in Disability Services (3 credits)

Teaching:

This master's program is conducted entirely online.

Careers:

  • Program Director/Coordinator
  • Early Childhood Interventionist
  • Developmental Specialist
  • Case Manager
  • Behavior Analyst
  • Child Life Specialist
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