Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8, 5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (18 Credits)

• EDU 520 - Teaching Strategies Credits: 3 *
• EDU 533 - Foundations of Reading Credits: 3 *
• EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 3
• EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
• EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization Credits: 3
• EDU 582 - Methods and Practice in Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3 *

Concentration Courses for Initial Licensure (15 Credits)

• EDU 521 - Math in the Interactive Classroom Credits: 3
• EDU 522 - Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom Credits: 2
• EDU 523 - Integrating History in the Classroom Credits: 2
• EDU 524 - Integrating Science in the Classroom Credits: 2
• EDU 527 - Exploring Mathematical Concepts Credits: 3
• EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students Credits: 3

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar Credits: 3 **

Educational Theory and Skills Courses for Completion of Degree (3 Credits)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools Credits: 3

Total Program: 39 credit hours

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure, please complete the following: 1. Pass appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure before beginning practicum and 2. During the practicum, take EDU641 Sheltered English Immersion (Required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program).