Overview

Millions of children and adults in the United States have one or more developmental disabilities. Help empower them to lead full, active lives with this Developmental Disabilities degree program offered by Nova Southeastern University

Gain the skill set to manage and improve the programs and services that they depend on. This program will mold you into a leader who can address relevant issues head-on at community-based and governmental agencies. With flexible curriculum offerings, advance your career as you advocate for others.

What Can You Do With a Master’s Degree in Developmental Disabilities?

Prepare for a rewarding career in private, public, and nonprofit sectors as a:

Program Director/Coordinator
Early Childhood Interventionist
Developmental Specialist
Case Manager
Behavior Analyst
Child Life Specialist
Vocational Counselor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Developmental Disabilities
Program Design and Evaluation
Disability and the Family Life Cycle
Legal and Ethical Issues in Disability
Healthcare Issues in Developmental Disabilities
Disability Services Administration
Developmental Disabilities Master’s Research Project
Aging and Disability Across the Lifespan
Students with Disabilities in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Davie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
$50 - Nonrefundable Application Fee (USD)
3.0 Or Higher GPA
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Applicants who have attended foreign universities or colleges are required to have their academic credentials evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18260 USD / year

≈ 18260 USD / year
Out-of-State

18260 USD / year

≈ 18260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18260 USD / year

≈ 18260 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Developmental Disabilities.

Available Scholarships

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