Overview
Special Education from Assumption College aims to help beginning special educators to achieve success, and to provide experienced teachers with an opportunity to extend and refine their knowledge and skills.
Careers
Our program is preparing students for successful careers in teaching students with special needs in both inclusive and non-inclusive classroom environments.
Programme Structure
Courses Included
- Diversity in Schooling (Blended Format)
- Assessment of Special Learning Needs of Children and Adolescents
- Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
- Inclusion: Theory and Classroom Practice (Blended Format)
- Seminar: Research and Practice in Positive Behavior Support
- Practicum and Seminar: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities
- Directed Study
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Special Education Teaching View 3081 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Enrollment in the Special Education program is open to any qualified individuals who meet the admissions standards. Individuals may enroll in the master's program whether or not they seek Massachusetts teacher licensure.
- Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
- Candidates for the Massachusetts Initial License for Teacher of students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) are not required to have passed the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to applying to the program, however, to be eligible to enroll in the practicum, students must submit evidence of passing scores on all MTEL required for licensure.
- Completed Application Dated & Signed
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcript(s)
- Personal Statement
- Current Resume
- TOEFL or IELTS for applicants whose native language is not English
- Possess a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree;
Tuition Fee
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International
27432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
27432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
$2,286.00 per 3-credit course
Living costs for Worcester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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