College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

96  In order to be admitted to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:  A bachelor's degree from an accredited university  GPA (3.0) or higher during the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework.  Two letters of recommendation.  Interview conducted via telephone.  The GRE or no other standardized test is required but may be submitted for additional consideration. Provisional Admissions Students will only be considered for admission if they have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. A provisional admission may be granted in cases where an applicant is unable to produce the official copies of all required application documents at the time of the application deadline. If provisional admission is granted, the provisional student must provide any and all outstanding application documents on or before a predetermined deadline. Failure to provide any and all outstanding application documents by the deadline may result in withdrawal from the program. Curriculum Students enrolled in the Masters of Science in Developmental Disabilities are required to complete a total of 30 credits, which is comprised of 18 credit hours of foundational coursework, 9 credit hours in one of the concentrations, and 3 credit hours of a Developmental Disabilities Master's Research Project. Following is a sample of a degree plan for full-time students. Degree plans will be modified based on a student’s enrollment date and pace of study. Academic Advisement Students seeking academic advisement or degree planning should consult with the program office by calling 954-262-7001. Program Outcomes At the completion of the degree, students will be able to: 1. 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. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the different developmental disabilities and the challenges faced by these individuals across the lifespan. 3. 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. 4. Apply ethical and legal principles related to working with individuals who have developmental disabilities to real-world cases and settings. 5. Apply knowledge of developmental disabilities, organizational behavior, and strategic planning to the design and/or administration of human services organizations which provide services to individuals and families with developmental disabilities. 6. Demonstrate research, analytic thinking, and writing skills when creating a program design or evaluation project on a relevant topic in the field.