M.Ed. - Special Education

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Milton: 617-333-2364
Plymouth: 508-747-2424

Before you apply to either tracks of the Curry College Master of Education programs, you'll need to:

• Earn a passing score on the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Tests
• Complete the MTEL General Curriculum Math (passing score is not required)

Visit Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure to register for these tests.

What is Cohort Study?

As a student in the Curry College M.Ed. Program, you will be part of a cohort group. That means that the same students will be in all of your classes for the entire program, start to finish. Cohort group learning has proven to be very effective for adult learners because it creates a community of professionals who can study together, provide support, discuss common on-the-job problems, and offer networking opportunities.

Schedule:

New cohorts begin at our Milton and Plymouth campuses each Fall.

• View the detailed schedule

Course Descriptions

A PDF file of the course descriptions can be opened or downloaded from the link below:

• Continuing and Graduate Studies Course Catalog

Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)
Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act requires all institutions with teacher preparation programs that enroll students who receive federal financial assistance to prepare annual reports on teacher preparation and licensing.

Note: Curry College had a 100% pass rate for all program completers during the 2019-2020 reporting year.

Information about Curry pass rates is available upon request by contacting the Licensure Officer/Title II Coordinator, (617) 333-2196.

The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure are administered Monday-Saturday at designated test centers in Massachusetts and in many states each academic year. Additional information regarding all state testing is available through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,  Office of Educator Licensure, 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148-9140; Telephone: (781) 338-6600; www.mtel.nesinc.com. For additional information about Curry College's testing requirements, please contact Curry College Licensure Officer at 617-333-2196.

Primary Goals:

Excellent educational professionals:

To prepare skilled, knowledgeable educators with the creativity to instigate change, the caring to advocate for children and adult learners, and the skill and knowledge to advance learning and growth for all students.

Thoughtful, analytical, and effective leaders:

To develop education leaders with the skepticism, critical analysis, and synthesis ability, contextual knowledge and communication skills to identify problems, craft solutions, and lead efforts towards positive change.

Meet and/or exceed all applicable Department of Education standards:

To align all course objectives will applicable DOE standards to ensure that the College's programs meet or exceed all state expectations in its licensure programs.

Program Objectives:

Preparing Excellent Educators:

Curry graduates should be:

• Knowledgeable of subject areas
• Respectful of the individuality of each child (student); committed to addressing the needs of the whole child: academic, social, emotional, and physical
• Sensitive to the different levels and learning styles of different students; able to differentiate instruction effectively
• Committed to creating a positive classroom and school culture and climate
• Skilled in preparing, conducting, and assessing instruction in a standards-based environment
• Knowledgeable of and respectful towards the many different backgrounds, abilities and interests of students
• Able to be patient and flexible, without sacrificing expectations
• Skilled at classroom management, encouraging positive learning behaviors, and creating a positive learning environment
• Knowledgeable of appropriate current trends in pedagogy, learning, and assessment, including teaching methods and strategies, new research on learning styles, child development, learning disabilities and special needs, and English Language Learner needs
• Current in technology, instructional techniques, legal obligations, and relevant research

Preparing reflective, analytical and effective leaders:

Curry graduates should be:

• Knowledgeable of history and philosophy underpinning American education
• Knowledgeable of and thoughtful about the purposes of schools and education
• Able to analyze complex and contradictory information, identify critical issues and themes, and synthesize these ideas into meaningful and effective arguments-both in written and spoken form
• Reflective about balancing the needs of children and the requirements of schools and agencies; sensitive to the needs of different children, families and communities
• Innovative and interested in working for change and improvement in the school, community and profession
• Advocates for children of all abilities, interests and backgrounds
• Able to communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and presentation

Meeting/Exceeding State Standards:

• M.Ed. courses will identify standards addressed in each concentration through individual course objectives.  Course objectives will remain constant across campuses and for different instructors, although readings, assignments assessments and other means to meet the objectives may differ.
• Courses in each concentration will be aligned in a clear and appropriate developmental sequence.