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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

    Applicants should submit the following to Graduate听Admissions, 户外直播, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915

    • Non-refundable $50.00 application fee (check made payable to 户外直播, 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 户外直播 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
    户外直播 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. 户外直播 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, 户外直播 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

    EDN 500听-听Child and Adolescent Development
    EDN 530听-听Sheltered English Immersion
    OR
    EDN 575听-听Data Literacy
    OR
    SPE 695听-听Disability and Sheltered English Immersion
    SPE 500听-听Teaching Students with Disabilities
    SPE 505听-听Inclusive Education
    SPE 510听-听Curriculum Development for Students with Moderate Disabilities
    SPE 515听-听Reading Instruction in Special Education
    SPE 525听-听Assistive and Augmentative Technologies
    SPE 530听-听Humanities Methods in Special Education
    SPE 540听-听STEM Methods in Special Education
    SPE 550听-听Curriculum and Assessment in Practice: Special Education (Pre-Practicum)
    SPE 560听-听Practicum in Moderate Disabilities
    SPE 565听-听Reflective Seminar in Moderate Disabilities

    Total 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 Development
    SPE 500听-听Teaching Students with Disabilities
    SPE 505听-听Inclusive Education
    SPE 510听-听Curriculum Development for Students with Moderate Disabilities
    SPE 515听-听Reading Instruction in Special Education
    SPE 525听-听Assistive and Augmentative Technologies
    SPE 530听-听Humanities Methods in Special Education
    SPE 540听-听STEM Methods in Special Education

    Total Degree Requirements - 36 credits

    Required Curriculum with MA Professional Licensure

    *Courses required for Professional Licensure

    EDN 575听-听Data Literacy
    EDN 570听-听Classroom Management
    *
    EDN 685听-听Policy Analysis, Leadership, and Change Processes
    RDL 515听-听Writing Instruction
    RDL 525听-听Reading Difficulties
    SPE 530听-听Humanities Methods in Special Education
    SPE 540听-听STEM Methods in Special Education
    SPE 575听-听Family Engagement in Special Education
    SPE 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 Immersion

    Total Degree Requirements - 36 credits