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- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management (Non-Licensure)
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- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal (Initial Licensure)
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- M.Ed. in Science Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Individualized Track)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Professional Track)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Technology Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: Technology Leader
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management (National Institute for School Leadership/NISL)
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M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
Degree Overview
The M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who want to work with students with severe disabilities from ages 3 to 21 years of age. The program prepares candidates to teach academics as well as functional skills to students in public and private schools and educational collaboratives.
The program prepares graduates to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the field of special education, including legislation and litigation that has affected the rights of individuals with disabilities
- Demonstrate competence in teaching that leads to success for all students in the least restrictive environment
- Assess students to determine their educational needs and to design appropriate programs
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop effective teaching strategies that will enhance student learning
- Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and respect for children and adults from diverse cultural, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds
Requirements and Curriculum
Program Prerequisite
SPED 7023 Foundations of Education: Theory and Practice (for students without prior coursework in education)
Required Courses |
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| SPED 7024 Understanding Disability and Diversity | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8300 Language Development, Differences and Disorders | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8020 Behavior Analysis and Support for Students with Severe Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8016 Curriculum, Strategies in Reading/Language Arts | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8915 Curriculum, Strategies in Mathematics | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 7950 Physical and Medical Aspects of Working with Students with Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8022 Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8026 Program Development Across the Life Span | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8917 Assessments in Reading/Language Arts | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 8863 Practicum: Severe Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9000 Research in Special Education | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9200 Consultation and Collaboration Strategies | 3 S.H. |
| SPED XXXX Elective | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 9004 Practicum and Research Application Seminar (taken concurrently with SPED 8863) | 3 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
42 S.H. |
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this initial licensure program work in integrated preschools, public schools, private schools and educational collaboratives serving students with severe disabilities ages 3 to 21 years of age.
Special education teacher, Inclusion specialist
“The Fitchburg State graduate program was an outstanding experience. The curriculum was current and relevant and each project utilized the students with whom I was working at the time so there was a practical application. Having accessible professors whose expertise came not only from their own education but also from their experiences in the field was invaluable. I couldn't be happier about my education.”–Jaimee Smith, 2010
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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Education
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