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 |
