7000

Prerequisite: Admission into program. Critical discussion of contemporary trends and issues impacting the education of individuals with disabilities.

Prerequisite: Admission into program. Analysis of literature related to contemporary issues impacting the education of individuals with disabilities.

Prerequisite: Admission to Special Education program. This course provides a foundation in evidence based practice, literature synthesis, and professional writing.

Overview of major designs and research methodologies in the field of special education.

Exploration of literature in selected area of interest that addresses an issue in the education of individuals with disabilities. Development of literature review required.

Faculty and peer review of research proposal to problem solve design and approval issues. Development of final research proposal required.

Under the supervision of a specialist in the field, students will refine and complete an extensive review of the literature for their proposed area of research. Research project design options will also be explored.

This course supplies faculty supervision during implementation of specialist student's research project.

Overview of collaboration theory and techniques with emphasis on applications to creating school learning communities.

Capstone experience through which specialist research project is completed. Dissemination of research results for school improvement is required.

Research while enrolled in the specialist program under direction of a faculty member. Students who have not completed program requirements must enroll in this course until program requirements are completed. 3-9 hours; repeatable for a maximum of 9 hours of consecutive credit. This course is repeatable for credit.