Overview

The MEd in Special Education programs offered by Fitchburg State University are designed to prepare candidates for careers in teaching students with disabilities. The degree offers students preparation in one of four program areas:

Teacher of students with moderate disabilities: PreK-8 or 5-12 (Initial Licensure)
Teacher of students with severe disabilities, all levels: (Initial Licensure)
Reading Specialist (Initial Licensure)
Guided Studies (Professional Licensure, Individualized Concentration, and Individualized Concentration/Dyslexia Specialist)

The Special Education (Severe Disabilities) program prepares graduates to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the field of special education, including legislation and litigation that has affected the rights of individuals with disabilities
Demonstrate competence in teaching that leads to success for all students in the least restrictive environment
Evaluate students to determine their educational needs and to design appropriate programs
Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop effective teaching strategies that will enhance students’ learning
Demonstrate competence in educating English Language Learners (ELL) and in the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies and other assistive technologies
Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and respect for children and adults from diverse cultural, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds

Accreditation

CAEP/NCATE accredited
Program approval through Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Development, Differences and Disorders
Advanced Identification and Remediation of Reading/Language Based Learning Disabilities (PreK-8)
Assessment, Curriculum, Strategies for Math (focus on PreK- 8)
Physical and Medical Aspects of Working with Students with Disabilities
Emotional, Behavioral, and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Self-paced, Semi-structured
Regular optional meetings
Proactive tutoring and support

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 940 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript of a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Three letters of recommendation
Professional resume
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee
Passing scores for the Communication and Literacy subtest of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL)

An essay, no more than one page in length, in response to one of the following questions:

Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping mode.
Describe the situation as it occurred at the time.
What did you do in that particular situation?

Tuition Fee

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International

6246 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6246 USD per year during 24 months.

Local and national students: $195 per credit

Living costs for Fitchburg

918 - 1900 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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