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Teaching: Elementary + Special Education Licensure

Please Note: The Teaching: Elementary + Special Education Licensure program is not currently accepting applications for enrollment. Please contact Graduate Admission to discuss your program options.

If you are applying to a graduate Education program through the New England Center for Children (NECC) partnership, please visit the apply page for more information.

If you are applying to a graduate Education program through the New England Center for Children (NECC) partnership, please visit the apply page for more information.

Program Requirements

See program requirements for Teaching: Elementary + Special Education Licensure MAT program.

Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)

Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities program who plan to pursue teaching licensure in Massachusetts must pass all applicable sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) as designated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:

Elementary Education (grades 1-6) & Moderate Disabilities (grades PreK-8)

Communication and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing subtests)
General Curriculum (Multi-Subject and Math subtests)
Foundations of Reading

Special Education Scholarships

Awards of up to $25,000 will be granted to students who have demonstrated a commitment to the field of special education.

Learn more about scholarship options.

Education Programs at Simmons University

We offer graduate level programs in elementary education and special education. We provide a highly collaborative environment, individualized programs of study, supportive faculty mentors, and plenty of hands-on experience.

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