This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in meeting the educational, behavioural, and communication needs of students with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental disabilities (e.g., intellectual disability, cerebral palsy) and doing research in this area.
SPED M.A. – Autism and Developmental Disabilities
This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in meeting the educational, behavioural, and communication needs of students with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental disabilities (e.g., intellectual disability, cerebral palsy) and doing research in this area.
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This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in supporting students at risk for or with behavioural disorders.
SPED M.A. – Behaviour Disorders
This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in supporting students at risk for or with behavioural disorders.
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This MA program prepares educators to work with students who are blind or visually impaired in the school system. It includes both coursework (summer on-campus and on-line) and the completion of a research-based thesis.
Students in this concentration can also opt to apply for the add-on certificate in orientation and mobility.
SPED M.A. – Blindness & Visual Impairments
This MA program prepares educators to work with students who are blind or visually impaired in the school system. It includes both coursework (summer on-campus and on-line) and the completion of a research-based thesis.
Students in this concentration can also opt to apply for the add-on certificate in orientation and mobility.
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This Masters of Arts (M.A.) program incorporates general requirements of all Special Education magistral programs and the theory/practice content required in the specialty area. Completion of the first 18 months will meet eligibility requirements for Interim CAEDHH Certification (Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
SPED M.A. – Deaf and Hard of Hearing
This Masters of Arts (M.A.) program incorporates general requirements of all Special Education magistral programs and the theory/practice content required in the specialty area. Completion of the first 18 months will meet eligibility requirements for Interim CAEDHH Certification (Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
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This concentration takes a developmental approach to the study of high ability, including issues relevant to developmental levels and approaches to identification and curricular planning which focus on achieving appropriately matched curricular experiences. The program will situate the study of highly capable individuals in the context of cognitive and social developmental theories. Field experience consisting of observations, interviews, and individual and small group teaching will allow students to understand the particular needs of pre-school, elementary, and secondary students of high ability.
SPED M.A. – High Ability
This concentration takes a developmental approach to the study of high ability, including issues relevant to developmental levels and approaches to identification and curricular planning which focus on achieving appropriately matched curricular experiences. The program will situate the study of highly capable individuals in the context of cognitive and social developmental theories. Field experience consisting of observations, interviews, and individual and small group teaching will allow students to understand the particular needs of pre-school, elementary, and secondary students of high ability.
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This concentration is designed for teachers who work in general education classrooms and/or within learning assistance or resource classrooms that include students with learning disabilities.
SPED M.A. – Learning Disabilities
This concentration is designed for teachers who work in general education classrooms and/or within learning assistance or resource classrooms that include students with learning disabilities.
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This concentration will support educators and educational leaders who seek to advance their knowledge and expertise related to creating inclusive classrooms and schools. Using an inquiry-based approach, the program will bring together classroom teachers and special educators to consider how they can work collaboratively to support the diverse learning needs of students in inclusive settings. It will also prepare educators, administrators, policy-makers and/or other related professionals who wish to serve as leaders in designing and supporting inclusive practices in classrooms, schools, and larger educational systems.
SPED M.A. – Supporting Inclusive Education
This concentration will support educators and educational leaders who seek to advance their knowledge and expertise related to creating inclusive classrooms and schools. Using an inquiry-based approach, the program will bring together classroom teachers and special educators to consider how they can work collaboratively to support the diverse learning needs of students in inclusive settings. It will also prepare educators, administrators, policy-makers and/or other related professionals who wish to serve as leaders in designing and supporting inclusive practices in classrooms, schools, and larger educational systems.
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This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in meeting the educational, behavioural, and communication needs of students with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, cerebral palsy).
SPED M.Ed. – Autism and Developmental Disabilities
This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in meeting the educational, behavioural, and communication needs of students with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, cerebral palsy).
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This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in supporting students at risk for or with behavioural disorders.
SPED M.Ed. – Behaviour Disorders
This concentration is appropriate for students with a special interest in supporting students at risk for or with behavioural disorders.
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This concentration prepares educators to work with students who are blind or visually impaired in the school system. The program is offered through a combination of on-campus summer coursework and on-line study that allows students to remain in their communities and maintain work during the school year.
Students in this concentration can also opt to apply for the add-on certificate in orientation and mobility.
SPED M.Ed. – Blindness & Visual Impairments
This concentration prepares educators to work with students who are blind or visually impaired in the school system. The program is offered through a combination of on-campus summer coursework and on-line study that allows students to remain in their communities and maintain work during the school year.
Students in this concentration can also opt to apply for the add-on certificate in orientation and mobility.
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This Masters of Education (M.Ed.) program incorporates general requirements of all Special Education magistral programs and the theory/practice content required in the specialty area. Completion of the first 18 months will meet eligibility requirements for Interim CAEDHH Certification (Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
SPED M.Ed. – Deaf and Hard of Hearing
This Masters of Education (M.Ed.) program incorporates general requirements of all Special Education magistral programs and the theory/practice content required in the specialty area. Completion of the first 18 months will meet eligibility requirements for Interim CAEDHH Certification (Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
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This concentration takes a developmental approach to the study of high ability, including issues relevant to developmental levels and approaches to identification and curricular planning which focus on achieving appropriately matched curricular experiences. The program will situate the study of highly capable individuals in the context of cognitive and social developmental theories. Field experience consisting of observations, interviews, and individual and small group teaching will allow students to understand the particular needs of pre-school, elementary, and secondary students of high ability.
SPED M.Ed. – High Ability
This concentration takes a developmental approach to the study of high ability, including issues relevant to developmental levels and approaches to identification and curricular planning which focus on achieving appropriately matched curricular experiences. The program will situate the study of highly capable individuals in the context of cognitive and social developmental theories. Field experience consisting of observations, interviews, and individual and small group teaching will allow students to understand the particular needs of pre-school, elementary, and secondary students of high ability.
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The concentration is designed for teachers who work in general education classrooms and/or within learning assistance or resource classrooms that include students with learning disabilities.
SPED M.Ed. – Learning Disabilities
The concentration is designed for teachers who work in general education classrooms and/or within learning assistance or resource classrooms that include students with learning disabilities.
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This concentration will support educators and educational leaders who seek to advance their knowledge and expertise related to creating inclusive classrooms and schools. Using an inquiry-based approach, the program will bring together classroom teachers and special educators to consider how they can work collaboratively to support the diverse learning needs of students in inclusive settings. It will also prepare educators, administrators, policy-makers and/or other related professionals who wish to serve as leaders in designing and supporting inclusive practices in classrooms, schools, and larger educational systems.
SPED M.Ed. – Supporting Inclusive Education
This concentration will support educators and educational leaders who seek to advance their knowledge and expertise related to creating inclusive classrooms and schools. Using an inquiry-based approach, the program will bring together classroom teachers and special educators to consider how they can work collaboratively to support the diverse learning needs of students in inclusive settings. It will also prepare educators, administrators, policy-makers and/or other related professionals who wish to serve as leaders in designing and supporting inclusive practices in classrooms, schools, and larger educational systems.
Learn MoreStudents who were already admitted and enrolled in the General Special Education Concentration will be able to finish their degrees under the old requirements. Please see your academic advisor for requirements and approved courses for this concentration.