The Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities (Non-Licensure) program at Worcester State University helps you to develop specialized knowledge and skills in the field of moderate disabilities. Our flexible, part-time program is designed for working professionals who are interested in special education, but are not seeking Massachusetts teacher licensure in this field.
You’ll work closely with your faculty advisor to identify your unique academic and career goals and develop a program of study to achieve them. You’ll also conduct in-depth research on a topic in moderate disabilities that interests you. Your studies culminate in a comprehensive thesis project, for which you’ll compile an electronic portfolio of work that not only demonstrates your mastery of all program competencies, but also showcases your professional development.
Expected November 2025
Start date
Expected September 2026
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street,
WORCESTER,
Massachusetts,
01602, Northeast, United States
Applicants for admission to graduate studies must have completed a baccalaureate degree program at a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants from countries outside of the United States in which English is not the language of instruction, must also submit a score of 61 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 6 or above on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
The application deadline for Fall semester (September start): June 15; Spring semester (January start): November 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
