MS TEC

Master of Science in Special Education: Assistive Technology

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the Assistive Technology Master of Science (M. S.) Degree program, students will be able to:

Describe assistive technologies and their potential for meeting the needs of people with disabilities;

Assessemble, operate and maintain the components of assistive technology systems;

Evaluate assistive technologies for potential applications;

Conduct assistive technology assessments and serve as a leader of an assistive technology team;

Develop plans for the use of assistive technologies;

Use assistive technologies to facilitate instruction in special education programs;

Use assistive technologies to reduce barriers imposed by physical disabilities, communication disorders, or sensory impairments;

Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of assistive technologies;

Provide consultation and technical assistance concerning assistive technologies; and,

Conduct research related to assistive technologies and their use.

PREQUISITES

Bachelor's Degree in special education or a related field with a 2.5 minimum GPA.
Minimum combined score of 800 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination
Three acceptable letters of reference.

CORE PROGRAM OF STUDIES:

     CD  511 Speech-Language Development and Disorders               3 
     EDS 517 Prosthetics for Handicapped Learners                    3
     CD  521 Nonspeech Communications                                3
     EDS 558 Problems in EDS: Using Technology                       3
     EDS 558 Problems in EDS: Overview of Assistive Technology       3
     EDS 558 Problems in EDS: Assistive Technology Assessment        3
     EDS 601 Behavioral Management of Exceptional Children           3
     EDS 630 Methods for Teaching Severely Handicapped               3
     EDS 633 Single Subject Research Designs in Special Educaiton    3
     EDS 789 Independent Study in Special Education (Practicum)      3
     EDS 779 Seminar in EDS: Microcomputer Information Systems       3
     EDS 779 Seminar in EDS: Designing Computer Assisted Instruction 3
     EDS 768 Residences Credit for Masters Degree (Research Project) 3

PREREQUISITE COURSES:

     EDS 375 Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children       3
     EDS 516 Principals of Behavior Management and
               Instruction for Exceptional Learners                  3

ELECTIVE TECHNOLOGY COURSES:

     EDS 779 Seminar in EDS: Hypermedia in Education                 3
     EDS 779 Seminar in EDS: Microcomputer Systems                   3
     EDS 779 Seminar in EDS: Technology Applications for Schools     3
     EDS 779 Seminar in EDS: Technology Research in Education        3
     EDS 779 Seminar in EDS: Desktop Publishing for Educators        3

Application for Admission

Applications for program admission must be filled with the Graduate School and the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling. Three letters of reference are also required for admission to the program. For more information contact the Director of Graduate Study, Dr. William H. Berdine, or write:

Director of Graduate Study Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling 229 Taylor Education Building University of Kentucky 40506-0001 606-257-2609