Applied Dissertation/Capstone Seminar/Orientation (EDUC 6053)

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Description of the image: A map of example search terms showing broader and narrower terms as well as synonyms. The central term is special education AND legal. Broader terms are special education, K-12 education and legal issues in education. Synonyms to the central term include students with disabilities and litigation. Narrower terms are bullying and special education. Synonyms for this narrower term are harassment and victimization. An even narrower term for this would be bullying and legal and special education.