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M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Professional Track)
Degree Overview
The Guided Study Program has two tracks-Professional and Individualized. The Professional Track is designed to meet the needs of teachers who already hold special education Licensure (Initial) in Massachusetts.
Students are required to complete 36 credits, including nine required courses (27 credits), an action research project (three credits), and two electives (six credits).
- Students who are not interested in a teaching license or already hold standard or professional licensure in special education, and who are interested in further development of their individual interests and skills, will pursue the Guided Studies Individualized Track.
Requirements and Curriculum
Program Prerequisite
- Initial Licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities (Massachusetts)
Required Courses |
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| SPED 9000 Research in Special Education or SPED 9100 Research in Reading Education | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9005 Dynamic Perspectives in Education | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9200 Consultation and Collaboration Strategies | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8022 Augmentative and Alternative Communication or | |
| SPED XXXX Topics: Technology for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 7410 Advanced Strategies for Teaching School-Aged Children with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges or | |
| SPED 8174 Behavioral Analysis in Applied Settings | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9003 Reflective Teaching | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 7017 Psychology of Reading, Reading Development and Disabilities or | |
| SPED 8017 Specialized Reading Approaches | 3 S.H. |
| SPED XXXX Topics: Advanced Assessment Strategies for Special Educators | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9120 Special Education and the Law | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9021 Action Research Special Education: Guided Studies | 3 S.H. |
| SPED XXXX Electives (two courses) | 6 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
36 S.H. |
Career Opportunities
Individuals who complete this program are experienced teachers who take on a wide variety of leadership roles in public and private schools serving students with disabilities.
“ The strategies and techniques I have learned have been invaluable to the success of my students and my own professional development. During my time at Fitchburg State, and even after graduation, I always felt supported and prepared for the experiences and challenges I face as an educator. The members of the Education Department staff are not only educators, but inspirational role models.”–Stefanie Scaglione, 2008 & 2011
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online or request a print application
WHAT NEXT?
Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
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