Master of Moderate Special Needs at Boston College

Boston College

United States of America, Newton

University Rank:#526

The Moderate Special Needs at Boston College is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Newton , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year 6 months to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on January 19, 2027.

About Master of Moderate Special Needs

Overview Based on the Moderate Special Needs program from Boston College option they select, students will learn about assessment and instructional practices at the elementary or secondary schooling levels, consistent with teacher licensure options in Massachusetts and many other states.The goal of the program is to prepare teachers to work in a variety of roles including: lead teacher, special education teachers, and learning specialist, as well as to collaborate with general education regular teachers educators, other services providers and parents. I want to find another Master Course What you will learn:How to develop learning goals and experiences responsive to the developmental and learning needs of students with special needs; including in ways that are responsive to language, cultural, and family backgrounds.How to work collaboratively with students and professional colleagues in a variety of instructional settings.How to plan individually-appropriate curriculum -through the IEP as well as in inclusive classroom settings.How to use formal and informal assessments to plan instruction for pupils in ways that reduce bias, and to monitor learning progress.How to use evidence-based practices to advance the learning of students with disabilities. Practices will include uses of technology and augmentative and alternative communication.How to plan for and work with students and colleagues for successful transition preparation.How to use ethical and professional practices that respond to language, cultural, and familial diversity. Accreditation The Lynch School has a long history of national accreditation, which includes NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education), TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council), and CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)

This Moderate Special Needs program at Boston College prepares teachers to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities (also known as high incidence disabilities) such as: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disability, emotional and behavioral disorders, and mild developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders.

Disciplines

EducationTeaching

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Moderate Special Needs at Boston College

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Other Requirements

1TranscriptsEnglish ProficiencyAll applicants whose primary language is not English (or for whom English is not one of their primary languages) are required to submit proof of satisfactory English proficiency. At this time, the only acceptable forms of proof for English proficiency are the TOEFL and IELTS exams.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Moderate Special Needs at Boston College

Master of Moderate Special Needs at Boston College

Boston College

United States of America, Newton