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

Core Courses (24 credits)

EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools Credits: 3
EDU 625 - Curriculum Models and Design Credits: 3
EDU 633 - Principles of Reading and Literacy Credits: 3
EDU 661 - Advanced Human Development Credits: 3 or
EDU 670 - Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices Credits: 3
EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms Credits: 3 or
EDU 676 - Collaborative Teaming of Special and Regular Educators Credits: 3
EDU 690 - Action Research in the Classroom Credits: 6
OR Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification (10 credits)**:
EDU 695 - Introduction to Multisensory Structured Language Instruction Credits: 1
EDU 696 - Intensive Instruction for the Non-Responsive Reader (Steps 1-6) Credits: 6
EDU 697 - Clinical Intensive Instruction for the Non-Responsive Reader Credits: 3
**Students choosing the 10-credit Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification will satisfy 3 credits toward the 12-credit concentration requirement (below).

Choose one of the following:

EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students Credits: 3
EDU 629 - Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology Credits: 3
EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology Credits: 3

Concentration Courses (12 Credits)

Choose four of the following:

EDU 603 - General Physical Science Credits 3 or
PHY 603 - General Physical Science Credits: 3
EDU 631 - Integrating Literature throughout the Curriculum Credits: 3
EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL Credits: 3
EDU 635 - Sheltering Content Instruction for ESL Credits: 3 **
EDU 639 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading/Language Difficulties Credits: 3
EDU 640 - Differentiation and Remediation of Reading/Language Difficulties Credits: 3
EDU 649 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Math Difficulties Credits: 3
EDU 650 - Differentiation and Remediation of Math Difficulties Credits: 3
EDU 654 - Understanding Cultural and Family Systems Credits: 3
EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms Credits: 3
EDU 667 - Educational Assessment of Students with Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3
EDU 676 - Collaborative Teaming of Special and Regular Educators Credits: 3
EDU 682 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3
MAT 621 - Modeling Mathematics Credits: 3
MAT 627 - Investigating Mathematical Concepts Credits: 3
MAT 636 - Mathematical Inquiry Credits: 3

Total Program: 36 Credits

** For those seeking licensure in Massachusetts, the appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure must be passed before beginning practicum.