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Associate to Bachelor's Degree (ABEd) in Special Education

  • Eligibility Criteria

    High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    84-140

  • Courses Offered

    15

  • Course Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $18,480

Courses Offered

An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU can ensure you into obtaining a steady career path which will help you advance in your respective field. Apart from this, An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU will be recognized internationally by online accreditation bodies.

General

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to the Humanities (B-057)

  • 6 Credits

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Core

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Learning And Development (ED-146)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Computers In Education (ED-697)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

  • 6 Credits

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Specialized

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction To Inclusion (SPE-020)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Assessment In Special Education (SPE-106)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Special Education (SPE-551)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Mental Retardation (SPE-692)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Teaching Students With Moderate Disabilities (SPE-731)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Special Education Mathematics (SPE-873)

  • 6 Credits

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Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching Profession
     Basics Of Learning
     Habituation And Other Forms Of Stimulus Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classical Conditioning
     Instrumental Conditioning: Reward
     Instrumental Conditioning: Non-Reward, Punishment, And Avoidance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Verbal Learning
     Human Memory: Conceptual Approaches
     Short-Term Retention
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Encoding
     Storage And Retrieval
     Spatial, Motor-Skill, And Implicit Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Differences In Learning And Memory
     21st Century Learning

Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Instruction
     Differentiating Planning And Instruction
     Developing Learner Profiles
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Assessment
     Differentiated Learning Experiences
     Leveraging Technology                                                                       
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Disabilities
     English Language Learners (Ell)
     English Language Arts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gifted Students
     Grouping, Differentiation, And Enrichment Of Gifted Children
     The Creative Person, Creative Process, And Creative Dramatics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Invisible Gifted Students
     Gifted Children With Disabilities
     Parenting The Gifted Child

Learning And Development (ED-146)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundations Of Development
     Prenatal Development, Birth, And The Newborn Baby
     Physical Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Emotional And Social Development
     Physical And Cognitive Development
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Learning
     Action + Reflection = Learning
     Active Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     New Learning Environments For The 21st Century
     Learning In Real Time
     Tools For Learning In Real Time
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chat Rooms
     Online Learning Activities

Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In A Changing World
     Teaching As A Profession
     Culture, Education, And Schooling
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The School Culture
     Schooling As Americanization: 1600s–1970s
     Diversity In Society
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cultural Pluralism, Democracy, And Multicultural Education
     Multicultural Perspectives In Education
     Sociological Perspectives On Students And Families
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Perspectives Of Education
     Standards-Based Education And Assessment Of Student Learning
     Designing Programs For Learners: Curriculum And Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology In A Changing World
     Education In The Twenty-First Century

Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Philosophy Of Education
     Education In The Early Cultures
     Idealism And Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In Ancient Greece
     Realism And Education
     Eastern Philosophy, Religion, And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In The Renaissance And The Reformation
     Pragmatism And Education
     Reconstructionism And Education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Education
     Existentialism, Phenomenology, And Education
     Marxism And Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education For All
     American Education Transition
     Education For A Global World

Computers In Education (ED-697)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Education
     Efficient Technology Integration In Education
     Computer Systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Integrating Instructional Software Into Teaching And Learning
     Communication Tools Of The Twenty-First Century
     The World Wide Web And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Role Of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, And Database Software Tools In Education
     Use Of Graphics Tools In Education
     Special Education And Technology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reaching Out To A World Of Resources
     Technology Implementation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Issues And Challenges Of Technology In Education
     Future Of Technology In Education

Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educational Psychology – An Overview
     An Introduction To Human Development
     Cognitive Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition And Memory
     Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Development
     Development During Childhood And Adolescence
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moral Development
     Erikson’S Stages Of Social Development
     Motivation In Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Social Learning
     Social Learning / Social Cognitive Theory
     Student Diversity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Effective Lesson
     Effective Learning Environment
     Assessing Student Learning

Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

Introduction To Inclusion (SPE-020)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Inclusion
     Strengths And Challenges Of Students With Disabilities  
     Diverse Educational Strengths And Challenges Of Students Who Challenge Schools
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creating Collaborative Relationships And Fostering Communication
     Creating An Environment That Fosters Acceptance And Friendship
     Creating Successful Transitions To Inclusive Settings
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creating A Classroom Environment That Promotes Positive Behavior
     Differentiating Instruction For Diverse Learners  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiating Large- And Small-Group Instruction  
     Differentiating Reading, Writing, And Spelling Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiating Mathematics, Science, And Social Studies Instruction
     Evaluating Student Progress And The Effectiveness Of Your Inclusion Program

Assessment In Special Education (SPE-106)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Foundations Of Assessment
     Assessment Framework
     Reliability And Validity
     Developing Technical Skills
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Observing, Interviewing, And Conferencing
     Performance-Based, Authentic, And Portfolio Assessments
     Test Interpretation And Report Writing
     Achievement: Overall Performance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reading
     Written Language
     Oral Language
     Mathematics
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Adaptive Behavior
     Behavior In The Classroom
     Implementing Program Evaluation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Involving Families
     Assessment Of Young Children
     Youth In Transition

Introduction To Special Education (SPE-551)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     Students With Communication Disorders
     Students With Mental Retardation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Learning Disabilities
     Students With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
     Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorder
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Physical And Health Impairments
     Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Hearing Impairments
     Students With Visual Impairments
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Severe Or Multiple Disabilities
     Students Who Are Gifted And Talented

Introduction To Mental Retardation (SPE-692)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Historical Perspectives
     Definition And Terminology
     Assessment Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Rights And Legal Issues
     Psychosocial Aspects Of Mental Retardation
     Biological Aspects And The Promises Of Prevention
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Family Considerations
     Characteristics Of Persons With Mild Mental Retardation
     Characteristics Of Persons With Severe Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Infancy And Early Childhood
     School Years
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adult Years
     Assistive Technology For Individuals With Mental Retardation

Teaching Students With Moderate Disabilities (SPE-731)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creating Responsive Learning Environments
     Planning And Organizing Instruction
     Assessing Students For Instruction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students And Managing Instruction
     Promoting Social, Emotional, And Behavioral Development
     Assessing And Teaching Language
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing Reading
     Teaching Reading
     Assessing And Teaching Spelling
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing And Teaching Handwriting And Written Expression
     Assessing Math
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Math
     Teaching Learning Strategies, Content, And Study Skills
     Promoting Transitions

Special Education Mathematics (SPE-873)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Instructional Activities: The Building Blocks For Effective Instruction
     Diversity In The Classroom: Variations Of Individual Needs
     Lesson Design: Creating Lessons That Meet The Needs Of A Diverse Classroom
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Beginnings: Mathematics Learning In Early Childhood
     Whole Numbers And Numeration: Naming And Writing Quantity
     Adding And Subtracting Whole Numbers: Combining And Separating Quantities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Multiplying And Dividing Whole Numbers: Combining Equal-Sized Groups And Separating Quantities Into Equal-Sized Groups
     Fractions: Working With Units Smaller Than One
     Decimals And Percents: Working With Base-Ten Units Smaller Than One And Using Hundredths As A Common Denominator
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Measurement: Assigning A Number To A Quantity
     Geometry: Learning The Names And Characteristics Of Shapes
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Data Analysis And Probability: Getting Information From Data And Measuring Likelihood
     Effective Practice: Games And Activities For Practice And Fun

Introduction to the Humanities (B-057)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Art Of Thinking Critically
     Apollonian Reason, Dionysian Intuition
     Myth
     Literature
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Art
     Music
     Theater
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Musical Stage
     The Cinema
     Television
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Religion
     Morality
     Happiness
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Death Attitudes And Life Affirmation
     Controversy
     Freedom
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