Special Education

The inclusive special education programs at Lesley provide teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach, support, and advocate for individuals with disabilities in their schools and communities. Lesley's programs emphasize a humanistic and inclusive approach to special education, in which problem solving, active learning, and a sense of social justice are promoted for all.

M.Ed. Programs leading to Initial Teacher License in Massachusetts

M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education (Moderate PreK-8 or 5-12 or Severe All Levels)

M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education Dual License (Moderate PreK-8 and Severe; Moderate 5-12 and Severe; or Moderate PreK-8 and Moderate 5-12)

Non-Degree/Licensure-Only Programs leading to Initial Teacher License in Massachusetts

License Only in Inclusive Special Education: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12 or Severe All Levels)

Non-Licensure M.Ed. Programs

M.Ed. in Moderate or Severe Disabilities: Individually Designed

Graduate Certificates and Endorsement Programs

Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Allies and Advocates

Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Learning

For current information on state testing requirements for Initial licensure programs, Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) test administration dates, and the Lesley University MTEL policy, see Lesley'sCertification and Educator Licensureweb page.