FSEHS Home | NSU Home | WebMail | WebCT | WebSTAR 
Main Menu
Home
Program
Course Descriptions
Admissions
Registration
Academic Calendar
Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Portfolio Information
Resources
Contact Us

Program

The specialization in Cognitive and Behavioral Disabilities offers a unique
opportunity for teachers to gain specialized training in one of three Special Education category areas.

Candidates seeking a Master of Science degree are required to complete 39 credit
hours including:  18 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours in a selected
concentration area, and 09 credit areas of program electives.

Is it the responsibility of the student to contact his/her stated department of education regarding certification and/or endorsement requirements. 

Course ID Course Name Credits
Core Courses (18 Hours Required)  
EDU 5000 Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program 0
EDU 502 Psychological Foundations in Education 3
EDU 601 Professional Seminar I 0
EDU 602 Professional Seminar II 0
CBD 502 Assessment and Diagnosis in Behavioral Management 3
CBD 508 Methods and Strategies in Behavioral Management 3
CUR 526 Educational Research for Practitioners 3
ESE 600 Survey of Exceptional Children and Youth 3
ESE 699 Applied Professional Experience in ESE 3
 

Areas of Specialization
(12 hours per concentration)

  Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) 3
CBD 512 Characteristics and Needs of students with EBD 3
CBD 515 Methods for Teaching Students with EBD 3
CBD 516 Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners 3
CBD 517 Teaching Reading to Exceptional Learners 3
 
Developmental Disabilities (DD)  
CBD 510 Characteristics and Needs of Students with DD 3
CBD 513 Methods for Teaching Students with DD 3
CBD 516 Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners 3
CBD 517 Teaching Reading to Exceptional Learners 3
 
  Learning Disabilities (LD)  
CBD 511 Characteristics and Needs of Students with LD 3
CBD 514 Methods of Teaching Students with LD 3
CBD 516 Teaching Mathematics to Exceptional Learners 3
CBD 517 Teaching Reading to Exceptional Learners 3
 
Electives (09 Hours Required)  
CBD 501 Special Education Law 3
CBD 504 Curriculum and Instruction Materials for Exceptional Learners 3
CBD 505 Working with Families of Exceptional Learners 3
CBD 506 Transition of Exceptional Learners 3
CBD 509 Social Skills Training 3