Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services understands that special education is one of the most demanding, yet rewarding fields one can enter. The task of the special education professional is as complex and diverse as the learning styles of the student population whom they shape every day.

To prepare special education teachers of the highest quality, the Fischler School of Education and Human Services (FSEHS) offers a master of science in education in cognitive and behavioral disabilities. The program was established to provide current teachers with advanced training in three special education concentration areas: learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and emotional and behavioral disorders. Course content was developed upon a research base that aligns directly with the professional practice standards set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

The M.S. in Education: Cognitive and Behavioral Disabilities specialization is ideal for the following educators:

• Teachers currently teaching out-of-field interested in increasing their knowledge in one or more categorical areas.

• Teachers who wish to earn a master’s degree in special education with a concentration in one or more categorical areas.

• Teachers who desire to become more effective teaching students with disabilities without disrupting their busy lives.