Master of Education Degree Leading to
Initial Teacher License in
Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)

The Master of Education leading to Initial Teacher License in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities program is designed to prepare skilled and reflective practitioners to work with children with a range of mild to moderate disabilities at the PreK-8 level.

Courses focus on developing a knowledge base in special education law and characteristics of disabling conditions; accessing the general education curriculum through universal design; building literacy skills appropriate to the learner's age, grade, and developmental level; assessment and IEP development; integration of technology into teaching and learning; facilitating appropriate behavior, curriculum development, accommodations, and modifications; and specialized intensive instruction. Included are field-based assignments and closely-supervised practica and internship experiences.

Prerequisite: EEDUC 5122 Development and Learning: Psycho-Social Perspectives in Education

For a printable PDF of the program sheet, which includes course descriptions, click here.

*Must be completed prior to the practicum.
**Must be completed prior to the practicum and include field-based assignments.

***For current information on state testing requirements for initial licensure programs, Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure test administration dates, and the Lesley University MTEL policy, see the Certification Office web page at www.lesley.edu/certification.html.

Lesley University reserves the right to unilaterally add, withdraw, or revise any course offering in the above-mentioned program of study, including policies, provisions, requirements, and fees.

Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability in its education programs, employment, or in admissions to, access to, or treatment in its programs or activities.