Special Education: Severe Disabilities Program (M.Ed.)
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Program Overview
M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities (36 Credits)
Prepare to work with students with severe disabilities at all grade levels. Learn theories of language development, diagnosis and assessment, functional curriculum development and educational planning, and the availability and operation of assistive and augmentative technologies that support the needs of students with disabilities. Expert faculty members use evidence-based and data-driven approaches to individualizing instruction.
These programs lead to initial or professional licensure in severe disabilities (all levels).
- 36-credit program
- Coursework balances research and practice, critical thinking and compassion
- Supports teachers in alternative and public settings
- Prepares teachers for working with complex medical, communicative, cognitive, and developmental needs
- 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/applyÌý
Applicants should submit the following to GraduateÌýAdmissions, ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915
- Non-refundable $50.00 application fee (check made payable to ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, 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?Ìý
- 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 ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É 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
ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É 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. ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É 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, ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.
Program of Study
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of thisÌýprogram, 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.ÌýÌýStudents 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.Ìý
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EDN 530Ìý-ÌýSheltered English ImmersionOREDN 575Ìý-ÌýData LiteracyORSPE 695Ìý-ÌýDisability and Sheltered English ImmersionEDN 500Ìý-ÌýChild and Adolescent DevelopmentSPE 500Ìý-ÌýTeaching Students with DisabilitiesSPE 505Ìý-ÌýInclusive EducationSPE 511Ìý-ÌýCurriculum Development for Students with Severe DisabilitiesSPE 515Ìý-ÌýReading Instruction in Special EducationSPE 525Ìý-ÌýAssistive and Augmentative TechnologiesSPE 530Ìý-ÌýHumanities Methods in Special EducationSPE 540Ìý-ÌýSTEM Methods in Special EducationSPE 550Ìý-ÌýCurriculum and Assessment in Practice: Special Education (Pre-Practicum)SPE 561Ìý-ÌýPracticum in Severe DisabilitiesSPE 566Ìý-ÌýReflective Seminar in Severe DisabilitiesTotal Degree Requirements - 36 credits
Required Curriculum
*Electives are chosen in consultation with the student's advisor
Electives - 12Ìýcr.
EDN 500Ìý-ÌýChild and Adolescent DevelopmentSPE 500Ìý-ÌýTeaching Students with DisabilitiesSPE 505Ìý-ÌýInclusive EducationSPE 515Ìý-ÌýReading Instruction in Special EducationSPE 511Ìý-ÌýCurriculum Development for Students with Severe DisabilitiesSPE 525Ìý-ÌýAssistive and Augmentative TechnologiesSPE 530Ìý-ÌýHumanities Methods in Special EducationSPE 540Ìý-ÌýSTEM Methods in Special EducationTotal Degree Requirements - 36 credits
Required Curriculum with MA Professional Licensure
*Courses required for Professional Licensure.
ABA 525Ìý-ÌýBasic Principles of Applied Behavior AnalysisEDN 575Ìý-ÌýData LiteracyEDN 680Ìý-ÌýResearch MethodsEDN 685Ìý-ÌýPolicy Analysis, Leadership, and Change ProcessesEDN 690Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Seminar in EducationRDL 570Ìý-ÌýLearning and CognitionSPE 540Ìý-ÌýSTEM Methods in Special EducationSPE 575Ìý-ÌýFamily Engagement in Special Education*SPE 670Ìý-ÌýConsultation and Co-Teaching*SPE 680Ìý-ÌýPsychoeducational Assessment*SPE 690Ìý-ÌýMedical and Multiple Disabilities*SPE 695Ìý-ÌýDisability and Sheltered English ImmersionTotal Degree Requirements - 36 credits