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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Interdisciplinary Disability Studies Minor
This interdisciplinary minor is offered by several of the departments in UNH's College of Health and Human Services. The minor prepares undergraduate students to apply their unique disciplinary skills in an interdisciplinary service delivery environment to work with and support individuals with disabilities and families to become fully engaged in their communities, achieving independence and increasing quality of life. The minor features coursework in education and health and human services with flexibility for application to many areas of study.
Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology
The Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology (AT) prepares scholars to provide AT services for individuals with a disability at home, school, work, or play, to work in collaboration with a team implementing recommended AT solutions, and to become leaders in AT. This certificate program applies to individuals pursuing or engaged in careers in occupational therapy, speech language pathology, physical therapy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, engineering, education, special education, or nursing. This 15-credit-hour program is designed for individuals who have completed at least a bachelor’s degree. Along with required courses in occupational therapy, scholars may elect to supplement their study with courses in social work, communication sciences, recreation therapy, and education.
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Graduate Certificate in ASD prepares its graduates to promote evidence-based, high quality, inclusive educational programs for students with ASD. This two-year program of study emphasizes that individuals with ASD have the same rights and individuals without disabilities to exert control and choice over their lives, to live independently, and to fully participate in and contribute to their communities through inclusion in the educational, economic, political, social, and cultural mainstream of society. Applicants to this certificate program must have completed a bachelor’s degree, and attendance at two of the IOD’s annual Autism Summer Institutes is required for enrolled in one of the program’s required courses.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Children's Health and Disability
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Children's Health and Disability emphasizes an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to providing holistic, family-centered services to children and families. This 15-credit-hour interdisciplinary program is designed to focus on the development of leadership skills for individuals currently working with children with special health care needs and disabilities, and for those currently enrolled in graduate degree programs at UNH who are also interested in this field of practice. The coursework for this certificate must be completed within three years. Students benefit from collaboration and interaction with faculty and students from many departments within the university, the IOD, and the LEND program.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Certification
This two-year program of study prepares early childhood special education teachers in evidence-based practices for early intervention, preschool, and primary settings. The program consists of a two year master’s degree in the Early Childhood Special Needs Option. Graduates are eligible for NH teacher certification in early childhood special education (ages birth through 8 years). The program emphasizes the full participation of all young children through inclusion in natural environments with smooth transitions between early intervention, preschool, and kindergarten.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Concentration
The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Concentration prepares personnel to work in schools, promoting evidence-based, high quality AAC and assistive technology (AT) services for children and youth with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to learn core academics in the general education classroom. This program of study is designed for graduate students enrolled in a two year master’s degree program in speech language pathology, special education, occupational therapy or other related fields.
Special Education Teacher Certification in Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
This two-year program of study prepares its graduates to work in schools as “Inclusion Facilitators” who promote evidence-based, high quality, inclusive educational programs for students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The program also gives significant attention to effective education of students with ASD. Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed the M.Ed. program in special education at UNH, or a general special education certification and a master’s degree.
The New Hampshire Maternal and Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (MCH-LEND) Program
The LEND program provides interdisciplinary leadership training to those who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities or special health care needs and their families. Training experiences are individually designed to provide future leaders with evidence-based training. Trainees will develop leadership skills to improve the health status of infants, children, and adolescents with or at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities or special health care needs, and to enhance the systems of care for these children and their families. Research and policy training will guide trainees' understanding of public policy and health care practice for evidence-based, culturally competent, family-centered, and inclusive care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Interdisciplinary clinical training is provided within the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, community settings, and the Seacoast Child Development Clinic at UNH.
New Hampshire Leadership Series
The goal of the New Hampshire Leadership Series is to support self-advocacy and leadership skills for individuals with disabilities and their family members who wish to affect change at a personal, community, and statewide level. Each year, participants receive information and strategies designed to help them set visions and achieve dreams. NH Leadership Series participants currently learn about best practices in education, employment, housing, and community membership and involvement. Additionally, topics such as positive approaches to challenging behavior, assistive technology, negotiation skills, the history of the disability movement, community organizing, and the legislative process are addressed. Graduates of the New Hampshire Leadership Series are eligible for 9 undergraduate credits from Granite State College. Additionally, the Community Service and Leadership program will waive 12 credits for graduates who enter their certificate program at UNH.
Ph.D. in Education: Focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Ph.D. in Education: Focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) prepares leadership personnel in the area of educating and supporting children and youth with ASD. Students apply to the Ph.D. program in education, administered by the Department of Education at UNH. The purpose of the Ph.D. program is to prepare leaders in teaching, research, public policy, and advocacy. The grant that supports this specialization awards a limited number of graduate assistantships and full tuition waivers. All coursework requirements for the doctoral program must be completed within four years.
