Teaching (MSEd): Moderate and Severe Disabilities
*If you are a New England Center for Children employee please see application information specific to NECC employees.
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Simmons University
Graduate Studies Admission
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115-5898
The Office of Graduate Studies Admission reviews applications on a rolling basis. Applicants to on-campus programs are encouraged to apply early for maximum scholarship consideration. To meet priority application deadlines, completed application files should be submitted by the following dates:
- Summer: May 1
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
Admission may be deferred for up to one year, after which applicants must reapply.
If you have any questions about your application, please do not hesitate to contact our office by phone at 617-521-2915 or by email.
Master's Degree Programs on campus at Simmons
How to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2021 has passed. Please contact Graduate Admission with any questions.
Application Requirements
All candidates are required to submit the following materials:
- A completed online application form.
- Statement of purpose: In 500 words or more, describe your philosophy of teaching and learning. Explain your reasons for pursuing this degree and your interest in this specific area of teaching.
- Current résumé or C.V.
- Two academic or professional letters of recommendation. Supplemental letters may be submitted to [email protected] if desired. We do not accept recommendations from those who have a personal relationship with you (such as family members, doctors, or clergy).
- Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate-level courses taken, including official transcripts from all study-abroad programs.* Official transcripts can be mailed to the address below or emailed to [email protected]. For transcripts to be official, they must come directly from your college/university or sent through a service such as National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.
- MTEL score report or confirmation of registration for upcoming MTEL: Communication & Literacy, General Curriculum, or Subject Matter (email to [email protected])
- A non-refundable application fee of $35
* International transcripts must be officially translated and evaluated for educational equivalency if they reflect conferral of a baccalaureate degree. Our preferred provider is WES.
In addition to the requirements listed above, international students must also submit the following:
- An official TOEFL or IELTS score (Simmons' TOEFL code is 3761) - required of applicants for whom English was not their first language and who do not hold a degree from a university where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Official course-by-course degree evaluations are required of applicants who received a degree from a university outside the U.S. or Canada.
Programs available to New England Center for Children Employees Only
These programs are available only to NECC applicants.
How to Apply
MSEd Autism Specialization with Severe Disabilities Licensure for New England Center for Children Employees
How to Apply
Application Requirements
NECC applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are encouraged to take a course in the Simmons program at NECC through our non-degree registration option before applying. Current employees may contact NECC about this option.
All candidates are required to submit the following materials:
- A completed online application form.
- Statement of purpose: In 500 words or more, describe your philosophy of teaching and learning. Explain your reasons for pursuing this degree and your interest in this specific area of teaching.
- Current résumé or C.V. Please be sure to provide complete details of your employment with NECC, including your job title and start date.
Those who apply after accepting an offer of employment, but before their start date at NECC, should also email a copy of their employment offer letter.
- Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate-level courses taken, including official transcripts from all study-abroad programs.*
- Official transcripts can be mailed to the address below or emailed to [email protected]. For transcripts to be official, they must come directly from your college/university or sent through a service such as National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.
- *International transcripts must be officially translated and evaluated for educational equivalency.
- Optional: Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to submit supplemental supporting materials, including academic letters of recommendation, MTEL score reports, proof of registration for upcoming MTELs, and/or an additional statement that addresses prior academic performance. These documents can be emailed to [email protected].
In addition to the requirements listed above, international students must also submit the following:
- An official TOEFL or IELTS score (Simmons' TOEFL code is 3761) - required of applicants for whom English was not their first language and who do not hold a degree from a university where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Official course-by-course degree evaluations are required of applicants who received a degree from a university outside the U.S. or Canada.
Post Master's Licensure for New England Center for Children Employees
The program is available only to NECC applicants who already hold a master's degree in Behavior Analysis.
How to Apply
Application Requirements
All candidates are required to submit the following materials:
- A completed online application form.
- Current résumé or C.V. Please be sure to provide complete details of your employment with NECC, including your job title and start date.
- Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate-level courses taken (including official transcripts from all study-abroad programs*) and showing conferral of the required master's degree in Behavior Analysis.
- Official transcripts can be mailed to the address below or emailed to [email protected]. For transcripts to be official, they must come directly from your college/university or sent through a service such as National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.
- * International transcripts must be officially translated and evaluated for educational equivalency if they reflect conferral of a baccalaureate degree. Our preferred provider is WES.
- Optional: Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to submit supplemental supporting materials, including academic letters of recommendation, MTEL score reports, proof of registration for upcoming MTELs, and/or an additional statement that addresses prior academic performance. These documents can be emailed to [email protected].
In addition to the requirements listed above, international students must also submit the following:
- An official TOEFL or IELTS score (Simmons' TOEFL code is 3761) - required of applicants for whom English was not their first language and who do not hold a degree from a university where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Official course-by-course degree evaluations are required of applicants who received a degree from a university outside the U.S. or Canada.
Programs available to Abu Dhabi (NECC) Employees Only
MSEd Non-licensure for Abu Dhabi (NECC) Employees
How to Apply
The application deadline for Spring 2022 has passed. Please contact Graduate Admission with any questions.
Application Requirements
Abu Dhabi (NECC) applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are encouraged to take a course in the Simmons program with Abu Dhabi (NECC) through our non-degree registration option before applying. Current employees may contact Abu Dhabi (NECC) about this option.
All candidates are required to submit the following materials:
- A completed online application form.
- Statement of purpose: In 500 words or more, describe your philosophy of teaching and learning. Explain your reasons for pursuing this degree and your interest in this specific area of teaching.
- Current résumé or C.V. Please be sure to provide complete details of your employment with Abu Dhabi (NECC), including your job title and start date.
- Those who apply after accepting an offer of employment, but before their start date at Abu Dhabi (NECC), should also email a copy of their employment offer letter.
- Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate-level courses taken, including official transcripts from all study-abroad programs.*
- Official transcripts can be mailed to the Office of Admission or sent electronically. For transcripts to be official, they must come directly from your college/university or sent through a service such as National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.
- *International transcripts must be officially translated and evaluated for educational equivalency. Official course-by-course degree evaluations are required of applicants who received a degree from a university outside the U.S. or Canada.
- Optional: Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to submit supplemental supporting materials, including academic letters of recommendation and/or an additional statement that addresses prior academic performance. These documents can be emailed to [email protected].
In addition to the requirements listed above, students must also:
- Participate in a virtual interview with a member of the Department.
- Once the interview has been completed, a member of Department may waive the TOEFL requirement.
- The Simmons' TOEFL code is 3761 and is required of applicants for whom English was not their first language and who do not hold a degree from a university where English is the primary language of instruction.
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