M.Ed. in Special Education (SPAV)
Contacts
Dr. Pat
Mirenda
Cohort Advisor
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education
604-822-6296
Tracey
Pappas
Senior Program Assistant
EPLT
604-827-5592 (toll-free 1-888-492-1122)
Concentration in Autism/Developmental Disabilities
The Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology and Special Education at UBC is offering an M.Ed. program focusing on Autism/Developmental Disabilities on Vancouver Island, beginning September 2010.
This Master's program will focus on both research and practice. Topics addressed will include:
- the principles of applied behavior analysis,
- functional behavior assessment,
- positive behavior support,
- instructional techniques,
- research design for small samples and single subjects,
- strategies for supporting individuals with autism, and
- an in-depth study of current autism research.
Who is this Program for?
Applications are being accepted from teachers in Victoria and all surrounding school districts. Applications are also being accepted from autism service providers working with children under the age of 6 who wish to meet the qualifications for the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP); see http://www.actcommunity.net/RASP/SP/mcfd_application.htm). Completion of this M.Ed., program will also meet the coursework requirements for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA; see http://www.ecps.educ.ubc.ca/courses/aba1.htm).
Diversity
Graduate education at UBC is distinguished by its strong appreciation for diversity, including the populations served, the students recruited and admitted, the issues and elements of research examined, and the skills and experiences provided for working with a broad range of individuals and families across settings.
+Schedule
| PRE-REQUISITE COURSES (if needed) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May '10 | Development and Exceptionality in the Regular Classroom | EPSE 317 (online) |
| July '10 | Reading and Interpreting Research in Education | EPSE 483 (online) |
| YEAR ONE | ||
| Sept '10 | Educating Students with Autism | EPSE 449 |
| Jan '11 | Individual and Family Counselling Theories and Interventions (Theory) | EPSE 549 |
| Jul '11 | Social-Emotional Development | EPSE 585 |
| YEAR TWO | ||
| Sept '11 | * Assessment and Positive Behaviour Support in School and Community Settings | EPSE 532 |
| Jan '12 | * Seminar in Functional Assessment and Positive Behaviour Support | EPSE 514 |
| May '12 | Critical Issues in Special Education | EPSE 512 |
| July '12 | * Seminar in Developmental Disailities | EPSE 513 |
| YEAR THREE | ||
| Sept '12 | * Design and Analysis of Research with Small Samples and Single Subjects | EPSE 593 |
| Jan '13 | * Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | EPSE 504 (online) |
| July '13 | Graduating Seminar | EPSE 590 |
+Requirements
ll students must meet the requirements for this program, which include:
- A completed four-year undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Ed., and/or B.Sc.) from an accredited University, with a major in education, psychology, speech-language pathology, child and family studies, or a related field.
- A minimum grade point average of 76% based on undergraduate upper-level (3rd and 4th year) coursework.
- Three academic letters of reference that speak to your ability to complete graduate coursework. Letters from friends, colleagues, or families of children with who you have worked are not appropriate. Letters from employers are acceptable only if they can comment on your academic ability.
- At least 1-2 years of successful work experience with children and/or youth with autism or other developmental disabilities in school or community settings .
- In addition to the usual UBC application, please include a current resume and a statement of intent indicating your background and the goals you hope to meet by completing this program.
+Prerequisites
- UBC's EPSE 312 (Introduction to the Study of Exceptional Children), EPSE 317 (Development and Exceptionality in the Regular Classroom) OR an equivalent course about children/students with special needs.
- UBC's EPSE 483 (Reading and Interpreting Research in Education) OR an equivalent course on research methods and/or statistics.
If you have not completed the pre-requisites prior to the application deadline you may still apply and complete them during Summer 2010. You must register in:
- EPSE 312 - May 2010
- EPSE 483 - July 2010
+Tuition
Program fees will be paid over a minimum of nine (9) installments of $1,380.10 plus applicable student fees, payable in September, January and May of each year. The program total is $12,420.88 plus applicable student fees.
Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars, are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors, and are subject to change.