Special Education - Lesley University

Special Education from Lesley University is a Campus Master Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Special Education programs at Lesley University provide teachers with the skills to give those with learning or developmental disabilities the opportunity to reach their full potential as learners. Below are our programs of study, which include licensure-only programs, Master's degree programs, Master's programs leading to initial licensure, and a 15-credit Advanced Professional Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Those already holding Master's degrees may also choose the 12-credit option for professional licensure. Programs are offered on and off campus, as well as through the Collaborative Internship Programs, in which students complete a 14-month, field-based Master's program leading to initial licensure. The major goals of the programs are to educate reflective practitioners and inspire lifelong learning, develop and enhance the expertise of teachers in serving diverse populations within a collaborative framework, and model in one's teaching the connection between current theories and practice being developed in course content. The Moderate Disabilities programs prepare teachers to work with students with disabilities in the least restrictive environments in public and private schools, clinical settings, and collaborative programs. Strategies for effective inclusive schooling and nondiscriminatory assessment, new technologies, transitional planning, and bilingual perspectives are addressed in distinct courses as well as in themes integrated throughout the programs. The goals of the program are met through coursework, field-based assignments, and closely supervised practica and internship experiences. The Severe Disabilities programs are designed to prepare professionals in the field of developmental disabilities. The program emphasizes functional curriculum, applied academics, vocational strategies, and school and community inclusion. Threaded throughout the program are themes of diversity, community and family collaboration, technology, and multiculturalism. The Individually Designed program is an individually-structured program for students who either already have a moderate or severe disabilities license, or are not seeking a license, who would like to design an advanced-level special education program. It offers students the opportunity to pursue studies most conducive to their personal and professional growth. View more details on Lesley University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.