Major in Severe Disabilities
The severe disabilities (Levels: All) concentration prepares students to work with learners with severe disabilities in inclusive general education classrooms, in self-contained special education classes in general public schools, or in 603 CMR 28.00 approved residential or day schools. The goal is to support meaningful access to curriculum of learners with severe disabilities in inclusive classrooms, the community, and the workplace. Working in preschool, elementary, middle, and high school settings, each student is prepared to teach learners age-appropriate skills using the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks as well as communication techniques, self-help strategies, social behavior skills, and specific vocational training.
Core Courses
The following courses are included in the post-baccalaureate curriculum:
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 Courses | ||
| Multisen Struct Lang Strat Rd | RDG-410 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Seminar & Fieldwork in Educ | SPND-488 | 8.00 | Lecture |
| Incl, Consult, Collab for Acc. | SPND-412 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Analysis of Behavior:Clrm App | SPND-442 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Spec. Ed. Laws, Reg., Process | SPND-443 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Learners with Special Needs | SPND-446 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Asses/Curr Mod/Dev Lrnr W. Dis | SPND-447 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Analysis Comm & Dev Trainer Ad | SPND-448 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Practicum: Severe Disabilities | SPND-468 | 2.00 | FEX |