Overview

Key Facts

This Special Education - Severe Disabilities program at Lesley University requires a combination of content and pedagogical course work with field-based assignments, a supervised pre-practicum experience, and a supervised 14-week practicum experience that provides application of skills across a variety of settings serving students with Individual Educational Programs.

Prerequisite may be waived based on previously-completed coursework or professional experience. Prior coursework must be completed with a grade of B or better. Students may be accepted into the program without the prerequisite and will develop an advisor-approved plan for completion of equivalent courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culturally Responsive Pedagogies: Equity & Agency

Sheltered English Instruction PreK-12

Design for Learning: Inquiry, Equity & Inclusivity

Assessment for Instructional Design and Decision Making

Formal Assessment in Special Education

Developing IEPs in Collaboration with Schools and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree is required

Official Transcript

Letters of Recommendation

Written Personal Statement

Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Licensure

Standardized Test Scores

International students pursuing graduate degrees must complete additional application requirements, including notarized translation of transcripts, foreign academic credentials evaluation, and proof of English language proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31500 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31500 USD / year

≈ 31500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31500 USD / year

≈ 31500 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cambridge

Financing

Funding

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