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.
Courses may be waived based on previous coursework, which may reduce the total number of program credits. Minimum program credits: 43
For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.
Program of Study
Core Coursework (29 credits):
Please note that students will need to register for a zero-credit pre-practicum workshop,
EWKSP 6131, concurrent with
EINSE 6130.
| EINSE 5020 | The Special Education Profession: Orientation & Overview | 1 |
| EINSE 5100 | Inclusive Education and Assistive Technologies/AAC | 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: Access and Fluency | 3 |
| EINSE 6143 | Positive Behavior Support: Shifts in Paradigms and Practices | 3 |
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 | Disciplinary Literacies of the Secondary Classroom | 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 |