Special Needs, Moderate Disabilities: Initial Licensure (PreK-8, 5-12) (Non-Degree, Licensure Only Program)

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• A passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL): Communication and Literacy test for program admission plus the General Curriculum test prior to the practicum and seminar courses
• AND, the following coursework:

Non-Degree Licensure Only Program

** Practicum placements will be appropriate to the level of the license sought, PreK-8, 5-12, and will meet the required clock hours for those levels.

SPN 500 - Special Education Service Delivery and the Inclusion Model for Students with Special Needs Credits: 3
SPN 501 - Methods and Materials for Curriculum Development of Special Needs Programs Credits: 3
SPN 502 - Curriculum Development for Learners with Special Needs Credits: 3
SPN 504 - Assessment and Educational Planning Credits: 3
SPN 505 - Reflective Seminar: Teacher of Special Needs Credits: 3 **
SPN 506 - Nature and Needs of Students with Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3
SPN 510 - Practicum Experience: Teacher of Special Needs Credits: 3 **
SPN 511 - Assistive Classroom Technology for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
ED 542 - Sheltered English Immersion Teacher’s Endorsement Course Credits: 3
EXM 699 - Comprehensive Examination Credits: 0

Special Needs, Moderate Disabilities: Initial Licensure (PreK-8, 5-12) (Non-Degree, Licensure Only Program)

Non-Degree Licensure Only Program

Total Credits Required to be Eligible for Licensure - 27 credits