If you are looking to develop expertise in special education without the focus on classroom instruction, this program is the right fit for you.
The Masters degree program in Special Education is designed to help teachers who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in the field of special education. It also serves those with bachelor’s or advanced degrees who want to gain a more comprehensive knowledge of special education in the school systems. Parents, administrators, and community service workers have benefited from this program. This program qualifies students to apply for professional teacher licensure from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Program Requirements
Core Courses
Capstone:
Special Education Core:
Expected January, May, September 2025
School of Education
352 Lafayette Street,
SALEM,
Massachusetts,
01970, United States
Applicants must have bachelor’s degree with grades of merit from an accredited college or university, with an arts and sciences major, or a major appropriate to the teaching license sought (e.g., physical education, computer sciences, or technology).
Submit test scores from an approved English proficiency exam
Internet-based TOEFL test (iBT): 79
Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered test: 61
TOEFL ITP: 550
IELTS: 6.5
PTE Academic: 54
Duolingo English Test: 73
Eiken: Pre-1
Deadlines: Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.