2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education: Dual License Program 50 credits

This program has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Initial License in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8), Moderate Disabilities (5-12) or Severe Disabilities (All Levels) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

This program leads to a Master’s degree and one of the following dual license options:

  • Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) and Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
  • Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12) and Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
  • Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) and Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

It provides the knowledge and skills to teach, support, and advocate for individuals with disabilities in their schools and communities. Grounded in evidence-based practices, including curriculum, assessment, specialized instruction, positive behavioral support, and collaboration, the program emphasizes a humanistic and inclusive approach to special education, an approach in which problem solving, engagement, self-determination, and a sense of social justice are promoted for all.

Program Prerequisites:
Active Initial or Professional teacher license with SEI endorsement OR

  • An approved child development or adolescent course (varies depending on licensure area)
  • An approved general education math methods course
  • An approved general education literacy methods course
  • A DESE-approved SEI course/endorsement

Prerequisites may be waived based on previously-completed coursework or professional experience. Prior coursework must be completed with a grade of B or better. Students may be accepted into the program without the prerequisites and will develop an advisor-approved plan for completion of equivalent courses.

Orientation Requirement: Accepted students must complete a new student orientation at the start of their first semester (taken in conjunction with ESPED 5020).

Practicum prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of core and license-specific courses, 100 pre-practicum hours, and appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) requirements. The full-time, full-semester practicum is accompanied by a weekly seminar and requires a field experience fee.

Courses may have prerequisites for registration; please check course descriptions. Courses may be waived based on previous coursework, which may reduce the total number of program credits. Minimum program credits: 43

 

Program of Study

Please note that students will need to register for a zero-credit pre-practicum workshop, EWKSP 6131, concurrent with ESPED 6130.

Core Coursework (29 credits):

ESPED 5020The Special Education Profession: Orientation & Overview

1

ESPED 5100Inclusion, Social Justice, and Disability

3

ESPED 6130Speech, Language, and AAC

3

EWKSP 6131Pre-Practicum: Inclusive Special Education

0

ESPED 5114Universal Curriculum Design and Assistive Technology

3

ESPED 6124Formal Assessment in Special Education

3

ESPED 6134Developing IEPs in Collaboration with Schools and Families

3

ESPED 6107Assessment for Instructional Design and Decision Making

3

ESPED 6014Targeted Reading and Writing Instruction

3

ESPED 6128Targeted Math and Science Instruction: Access and Fluency

3

ESPED 6143Positive Behavior Support: Shifts in Paradigms and Practices

4

Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Coursework (9 credits):

EEDUC 6173Literacy in the Disciplines (1-6)

3

ESPED 7717Practicum and Seminar in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)

6

Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Coursework (12 credits):

EEDUC 6170Middle and High School Content Literacy

3

ESPED 6150Laying the Groundwork: Fundamentals of Transition

3

ESPED 7718Practicum and Seminar in Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

6

Severe Disabilities (All) Coursework 12 credits

ESPED 6150Laying the Groundwork: Fundamentals of Transition

3

ESPED 6154Curriculum, Instruction, and Supports: Severe Disabilities

3

ESPED 7719Practicum and Seminar in Severe Disabilities

6