Master of Education: Special Education Specialization
Courses
CORE COURSES (8 q.h.) View the core courses under Master of Education

REQUIRED SPECIALIZATION COURSES (20 q.h.)
 
ED 3625 Special Education: Foundations for Understanding Inclusive Schools
4 q.h.
ED 3626
Developmental Language, Literacy and Writing: Assessment and Instruction
4 q.h. 
ED 3627 Differentiated Instruction and Assessment: Redesigning Individualized Plans
4 q.h.
ED 3628 Adaptive Learning/Behavior Management Strategies: Consultation and Collaboration
4 q.h. 
 **Practicum: Portfolio and Panel Review 4 q.h. 

ELECTIVES (12 q.h.) 
 
Choose three of the following courses or other electives as approved by you adviser:  
ED 3629
Child and Adolescent Development and Variation 4 q.h.
ED 3630
Beyond Behavior Management: Building Classroom Communities for Diverse and Challenging Learners
4 q.h.
ED 3631
Developing Skills and Accessing ideas: Curriculum for Students with Learning and Behavioral Difficulties
4 q.h.
Other electives may be selected from the Master of Education in Literacy. 

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS: 40 

**The practicum is required for those seeking a license in Special Education.  

Selected Courses also may lead to professional licensure in Special Education pending Massachusetts DOE approval.