Special Education: No Massachusetts Licensure
This degree option is designed for students who are interested in working with persons with special needs and are in the human service field. The program consists of twelve, three-credit courses for a total of 36 credits. The program will be offered mostly on a week-end model, be able to be completed in one year, and provide the opportunity for students to be employed during the school year. Course sequence should be designed individually with program advisor.
Sample Courses
SPE 505 Inclusion, Consultation and Collaboration for Meaningful Access to Curriculum
SPE 510 Managing Challenging Behaviors
SPE 511 Applied Behavior Analysis
SPE 515 Foundations for Understanding Inclusive Schools
SPE 520 Learners with Special Needs
SPE 525 Working with Struggling Readers
SPE 530 Curriculum Design and Assessment
SPE 531 Teaching and Assessing Students with Severe Disabilities
Four Electives
