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 EINSE 5020).
Practicum Prerequisites: Completion of a 100 hour pre-practicum experience and all practicum documentation (including applicable MTEL score reports); practicum application submitted by April 1 for Fall or November 1 for Spring; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; completion of all pre-practicum courses with no outstanding incomplete or failing grades. This full time, semester-long experience requires an accompanying seminar course and includes a field experience fee and 6 credits of tuition. Field Placement Office must approve all practicum placements.
Program of Study
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
Please note that students will need to register for a zero-credit pre-practicum workshop, EWKSP 6131, concurrent with EINSE 6130.
Core Coursework (29 credits):
| EINSE 5020 | The Special Education Profession: Orientation & Overview | 1 |
| EINSE 5100 | Inclusion, Social Justice, and Disability | 3 |
| EINSE 6130 | Speech, Language, and AAC | 3 |
| EWKSP 6131 | Pre-Practicum: Inclusive Special Education | 0 |
| EINSE 5114 | Universal Curriculum Design and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EINSE 6124 | Formal Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| EINSE 6134 | Developing IEPs in Collaboration with Schools and Families | 3 |
| EINSE 6107 | Assessment for Instructional Design and Decision Making | 3 |
| EINSE 6014 | Targeted Reading and Writing Instruction | 3 |
| EINSE 6128 | Targeted Math and Science Instruction: Access and Fluency | 3 |
| EINSE 6143 | Positive Behavior Support: Shifts in Paradigms and Practices | 4 |
Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Coursework (9 credits):
| EEDUC 6173 | Literacy in the Disciplines (1-6) | 3 |
| EINSE 7717 | Practicum and Seminar in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) | 6 |
Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Coursework (12 credits):
| EEDUC 6170 | Middle and High School Content Literacy | 3 |
| EINSE 6150 | Laying the Groundwork: Fundamentals of Transition | 3 |
| EINSE 7718 | Practicum and Seminar in Moderate Disabilities (5-12) | 6 |
Severe Disabilities (All) Coursework 12 credits
| EINSE 6150 | Laying the Groundwork: Fundamentals of Transition | 3 |
| EINSE 6154 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Supports: Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| EINSE 7719 | Practicum and Seminar in Severe Disabilities | 6 |