Special Education, area of expertise Cognitive and Motor Domain

Presentation

This master´s course in Special Education (Cognitive and Motor Domain) is based on a reflexive and critical model oriented towards the research, analysis and intervention in emergent situations of professional practice in the area of Special Education, with particular focus on SEN, due to limitations in cognitive and motor functions. Its dominant orientation is the need to provide professionals with a solid background in the area of specialization, focusing on pedagogical strategies and methodologies adapted to cognitive and motor problems, as well as on a critical and investigative attitude concerning the models of current references.

Coordinator: Professor Sara Felizardo

Career Opportunities

The career opportunities provided by this master’s course are the following:

Integration into technical teams of institutions and services supporting and rehabilitating disabled people;
Teaching functions within the Special Education area;
Special education professional in offices/development support centres for children and youth with Special Educational Needs (SEN);
Integration into multidisciplinary teams of regular schools to support children and youth with SEN and /or other risk issues;
Development of research projects within the Special Education area;
Trainer/Consultant functions in the fields of Special Education/Special Educational Needs.

Study Plan

*1º year* *1º Semester*
*Code*	*Curricular Unit*	*Plano*	*Work Hours*	*Contact Hours*	*ECTS*	*ECTS File*
31816000	Special education, families and social inclusion networks	1	140	25	5	EN
31816001	Observation and evaluation in inclusive practices	1	140	30	5	EN
31816002	Cognitive and motor disorders	1	168	40	6	EN
31816003	Language and communication problems	1	112	25	4	EN
31816004	Differentiation and curricular management	1	140	30	5	EN
31816005	Research in Special Education	1	140	30	5	EN

*1º year* *2º Semester*
*Code*	*Curricular Unit*	*Plano*	*Work Hours*	*Contact Hours*	*ECTS*	*ECTS File*
31816006	Intervention programmes and strategies in cognitive-motor disorders	1	168	40	6	EN
31816007	Information and Communication Technologies applied to the Special Educational Needs	1	140	30	5	EN
31816008	Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems	1	112	30	4	EN
31816009	Psychology of interpersonal relationships	1	140	30	5	EN
31816010	Project research	1	280	50	10	EN

*2º year* *1º Semester*
*Code*	*Curricular Unit*	*Plano*	*Work Hours*	*Contact Hours*	*ECTS*	*ECTS File*

*2º year* *2º Semester*
*Code*	*Curricular Unit*	*Plano*	*Work Hours*	*Contact Hours*	*ECTS*	*ECTS File*

Accreditation

Course:
Special Education, area of expertise Cognitive and Motor Domain

Degree or Diploma:
Master's Degree

Duration:
2 curricular years / 4 semesters

Coordinator:
Professor Sara Felizardo