Special Education: Moderate Disabilities Program (M.Ed.)
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Program Overview
M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (36 credits)
Prepare to work with students with moderate disabilities at the PreK–8 and 5–12 levels. Faculty uses evidence-based and data-driven approaches to individualized instruction.
These programs lead to initial or professional licensure in moderate disabilities (PreK–8 and 5–12).
Non-licensure concentrations in Social Emotional Learning and Social Justice are available.
Program Features
- 36-credit program
- Coursework balances research and practice, critical thinking, and compassion
- Embraces inclusive education for all students
- Addresses current local and federal legal requirements
- Affordable pricing
- Personal advising
- Networking opportunities and job placement support
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Curriculum
Admission Requirements
All candidates must apply online at: endicott.edu/admission/information-for-graduate-students/apply听
Applicants should submit the following to Graduate听Admissions, 香港六合彩开奖结果, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915
- Non-refundable $50.00 application fee (check made payable to 香港六合彩开奖结果, cash or online) Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic reference and one professional reference);
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s) including confirmation of undergraduate degree, date confirmed, and any other graduate work;
- Essay (750-1000 words) on the following: Please describe your educational philosophy and how you apply this philosophy in your teaching practice. Should you not be a classroom teacher currently, in what ways will your philosophy influence your practices?听
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. The institutional code for 香港六合彩开奖结果 is 3369. Endicott also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better;
- All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before the completion of six Endicott credits.
Additional Application Requirements M.Ed. Leading to Initial License
- A copy of passing scores on the Communication and Literacy Test (MTEL)
Additional Application Requirements M.Ed. Leading to Professional License
- A copy of all initial licenses in the state of Massachusetts
International Applicants for Graduate Admission
香港六合彩开奖结果 welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants are required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree. Educational documents in a foreign language are required to be translated into English. All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. 香港六合彩开奖结果 reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency.International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their baccalaureate transcript is not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, 香港六合彩开奖结果 will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.
Program of Study
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this听program, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of typical child and adolescent development and exceptionalities
- Design high quality instruction, including authentic and meaningful student assessments
- Analyze student performance and growth data and to use this data to improve instruction and practice
- Teach all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, a safe and effective classroom environment, and cultural proficiency.
- Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
- Ensure the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice
Required Curriculum with MA Initial Licensure
As regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the practicum requires 300 hours with a minimum of 100 hours of full responsibility in the role and grade level of the license sought.听听Students may have their practicum placement, supervising practitioner, and hours approved by Endicott staff before enrolling in the practicum course. Additional hours may be assigned at the discretion of the Dean, Director, Associate Director or Assistant Director.听
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EDN 500听-听Child and Adolescent DevelopmentEDN 530听-听Sheltered English ImmersionOREDN 575听-听Data LiteracyORSPE 695听-听Disability and Sheltered English ImmersionSPE 500听-听Teaching Students with DisabilitiesSPE 505听-听Inclusive EducationSPE 510听-听Curriculum Development for Students with Moderate DisabilitiesSPE 515听-听Reading Instruction in Special EducationSPE 525听-听Assistive and Augmentative TechnologiesSPE 530听-听Humanities Methods in Special EducationSPE 540听-听STEM Methods in Special EducationSPE 550听-听Curriculum and Assessment in Practice: Special Education (Pre-Practicum)SPE 560听-听Practicum in Moderate DisabilitiesSPE 565听-听Reflective Seminar in Moderate DisabilitiesTotal Degree Requirements - 36 credits
Required Curriculum
*Electives are chosen in consultation with the student's advisor
Electives - 12听cr.
EDN 500听-听Child and Adolescent DevelopmentSPE 500听-听Teaching Students with DisabilitiesSPE 505听-听Inclusive EducationSPE 510听-听Curriculum Development for Students with Moderate DisabilitiesSPE 515听-听Reading Instruction in Special EducationSPE 525听-听Assistive and Augmentative TechnologiesSPE 530听-听Humanities Methods in Special EducationSPE 540听-听STEM Methods in Special EducationTotal Degree Requirements - 36 credits
Required Curriculum with MA Professional Licensure
*Courses required for Professional Licensure
EDN 575听-听Data LiteracyEDN 570听-听Classroom Management*EDN 685听-听Policy Analysis, Leadership, and Change ProcessesRDL 515听-听Writing InstructionRDL 525听-听Reading DifficultiesSPE 530听-听Humanities Methods in Special EducationSPE 540听-听STEM Methods in Special EducationSPE 575听-听Family Engagement in Special EducationSPE 670听-听Consultation and Co-Teaching*SPE 680听-听Psychoeducational Assessment*SPE 685听-听Personalized Learning*SPE 695听-听Disability and Sheltered English ImmersionTotal Degree Requirements - 36 credits