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

Core Courses (24 credits)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools (3)
• EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students (3)
• EDU 625 - Curriculum Models and Design (3)
• EDU 633 - Principles of Structured Literacy (3)

Concentration Courses (12 Credits)

Choose four of the following:

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