BS in Information Technology/Accelerated MEd in Special Education Undergraduate Programme By George Mason University |TopUniversities

BS in Information Technology/Accelerated MEd in Special Education

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Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Information Technology, BS prepares students to apply IT to support business processes. The degree produces graduates with strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills who successfully compete for technical employment and are prepared for advanced study. The objectives of the Information Technology, BS program relate to the abilities of the graduates several years after graduation. Graduates of the program are expected within three to five years of graduation to have: Been employed in a position in which they have successfully used their information technology skills (including: problem solving, analytic, presentation and personal skills) as evidenced by achieving improved organizational objectives; Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in the workplace; Demonstrated ethical, social and professional responsibility consistent with professional societies; Worked effectively in teams, whether as a participant or as a leader; Grown through self-study, continuing education and professional development relevant to their profession. The master’s degree in special education is designed to prepare both educators for the classroom and individuals working in a special education context outside of the classroom with the specialized skills and content knowledge needed to support the needs of individuals with disabilities. Students may focus their program on a specific area in the field by completing a licensure or non-licensure certificate program in conjunction with the MEd by using certificate coursework to fulfill the elective credits for the MEd degree program. Highly qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor’s/accelerated master’s program and obtain a bachelor degree area and an MEd in Special Education in an accelerated time frame after completion of 144 credits.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Information Technology, BS prepares students to apply IT to support business processes. The degree produces graduates with strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills who successfully compete for technical employment and are prepared for advanced study. The objectives of the Information Technology, BS program relate to the abilities of the graduates several years after graduation. Graduates of the program are expected within three to five years of graduation to have: Been employed in a position in which they have successfully used their information technology skills (including: problem solving, analytic, presentation and personal skills) as evidenced by achieving improved organizational objectives; Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in the workplace; Demonstrated ethical, social and professional responsibility consistent with professional societies; Worked effectively in teams, whether as a participant or as a leader; Grown through self-study, continuing education and professional development relevant to their profession. The master’s degree in special education is designed to prepare both educators for the classroom and individuals working in a special education context outside of the classroom with the specialized skills and content knowledge needed to support the needs of individuals with disabilities. Students may focus their program on a specific area in the field by completing a licensure or non-licensure certificate program in conjunction with the MEd by using certificate coursework to fulfill the elective credits for the MEd degree program. Highly qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor’s/accelerated master’s program and obtain a bachelor degree area and an MEd in Special Education in an accelerated time frame after completion of 144 credits.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language requirements: Students are required to have paper-based TOEFL of 570 and 230 on the computer-based TOEFL ; overall band score of 59 on the Pearson Test of English.

Jan-2000

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