Master Program

Master Program of Individuals with Special Needs and Assistive Technology

 

I. Minimum graduation credits

  Graduation credits:33.0 credits
  Required Courses:12.0 credits
  Elective Courses:21.0 credits

II. Important regulations:

Master's Degree Program Regulations:
(一)Duration of study:The duration of study for the Master’s program is limited to
one to four years. However, for in-service graduate students, the duration can be
extended by up to two additional years.
(二)Credit and Course Requirements
1.Minimum Graduation Credits:A minimum of 33 credits is required for graduation,
consisting of the following:
(1)Required Courses:12 credits, with the subjects and credits distributed as
follows:
Research on Disability Issues (3 credits)/Research Methods in Special
Education (3 credits)/Supervised Research (2 credits)/Thesis Guidance
(4 credits)
(2)Elective Courses:At least 21 credits must be taken from elective courses.
Students must take courses from at least two distinct fields, namely
"Disability Studies" and "Assistive Technology."
If necessary for research purposes, students could take related courses from
other departments, subject to the approval of the Supervised Research or
Thesis Guidance supervisor and the department chair. However, no more than
6 credits could be taken from other departments, and any excess credits will
not count toward the minimum graduation requirement.
(3)Course Selection:Students are required to consult their Supervised Research
or Thesis Guidance supervisor when selecting courses for their study plan.
2.Course Enrollment Rules:
(1)Maximum Credits Per Semester
Full-time students:Up to 13 credits per semester.
Part-time students:Up to 10 credits per semester.
(2)Priority Courses:Students should prioritize courses offered by the Master's
program. If a specific course is not available within the program but is
offered during the summer by the Master's Program in Special Education,
students can enroll in that course during the summer session.
(3)Credit Transfer: Students may apply for credit transfer according to the
university's credit transfer policy. Applications must be submitted before
the end of the course add/drop period in the first semester.
(三)Graduation Requirements:Before applying for the degree thesis examination, graduate students must participate in at least eight sessions of domestic or international academic conferences, or of the department’s master’s/doctoral thesis proposal reviews or degree thesis examinations. Of these, at least two must be this department’s master’s/doctoral thesis proposal reviews or degree thesis examinations. Students must also publish at least one paper in a special education periodical or thesis conference that has an open call for papers and peer review.

 

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