Bachelor in Developmental Disabilities - Pathway to M.S. (Dual Admission)
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
5 - 6 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
Application deadline
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Introduction
A Program for Future Special Education Teachers and Behavior Analysts
With Nova Southeastern University’s Dual Admission program, you can earn your Masters in Developmental Disabilities degree in five and a half years (4 + 1.5). A Master of Science in Developmental Disabilities at NSU will make a difference in your life, while you make a difference in the lives of others. You'll learn from faculty with professional expertise outside of the classroom and have hands-on opportunities to work with a diverse population of individuals from the young child to the senior adult. Your coursework will arm you with the knowledge you need to champion solutions, so you can make a lasting impact.
Millions of children and adults in the United States have one or more developmental disabilities. Like anyone else, they deserve access to programs and services that help them lead full, active lives. You can help empower them.
Program overview
A Dual Admission program in developmental disabilities is available for freshman and transfer students. An alumni tuition discount is available to all students who enter the master’s program after receiving their undergraduate degree at NSU; this can save a student 20% on graduate tuition.
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What Can You Do with a Master’s In Developmental Disabilities Degree?
Millions of children and adults in the United States have one or more developmental disabilities. Like anyone else, they deserve access to programs and services that help them lead full, active lives. You can help empower them.
In addition to your core classes, you’ll take courses to specialize in your degree. These concentrations range from Leadership & Advocacy to Early Childhood Development to Applied Behavior Analysis to name a few.
Learn more about NSU’s Masters in Developmental Disabilities program and how it can help you to become a champion for individuals and families affected by developmental disabilities.
Related Careers
- Leadership/Advocacy
- Adult Services/Transition
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Child Life Specialist
- Early Childhood
Competencies
- Apply knowledge of effective administrative and other leadership skills in the field of developmental disabilities through the use of case study analyses, research papers, and in-class assignments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the different developmental disabilities and the challenges faced by these individuals across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the family, the educational system, and community services on the successful integration of individuals with developmental disabilities into the community.
- Apply knowledge of developmental disabilities, organizational behavior, and strategic planning to the design and/or administration of human services organizations that provide services to individuals and families with developmental disabilities.
Career Potential
- 3% Growth - Job Outlook 2019–2029
- $61,030 - Median Pay 2019
- 443,700 - Number of Jobs
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics