Program Requirements
All candidates for Professional Licensure must possess an Initial license as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and have at least one year of full-time employment in an educational setting.
The following is required for a Professional License:
- Three years of employment under an Initial License, and
- Completion of a teacher induction program
Required Courses
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
12
Seven Additional Courses
(Must be approved by the Director of Special Education)
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
21
Note
Those degree candidates who do not seek Massachusetts educator licensure must substitute approved electives for the performance assessment; they may not enroll in the performance assessment.
Total Credits
33