Overview
With so many skills, you’ll have plenty of career options to explore. It’s important to take the time to research what you want to do — and what you can do — with a master’s in special education.
Master in Intervention in Learning Disabilities
What can you do with a master’s in Intervention in Learning Disabilities?
The University of Laramie found that on top of the specialized skills you gain in your field of study, you can also expect to pick up postgraduate skills like:
Independently managing a (research) project
Exhibiting the capacity for critical thinking and analysis
Understanding how to design instruction for diverse learners
Using knowledge to solve problems creatively
Working collaboratively with people from different disciplines and cultures
Being able to apply critical research skills
The ability to assess student learning and progress
Dealing with complex, unpredictable issues and making informed decisions based on incomplete information
Strategies for behavior management
Taking responsibility for your own learning and development
Communicating ideas effectively in different ways and to people with different levels of knowledge
Classroom management techniques
Before you enter into a program, consider these eight potential career outcomes for an MA in Learning Disabilities:
Assistive technology specialist
Behavior intervention specialist
Talented and gifted specialist
Inclusion specialist
Special education specialist
Special education coordinator
Special education course developer
Learning behavior specialist