Special Education

• SED SE 535: Understanding Autism
  Students will describe the defining characteristics, school experiences, and evidence- based practices for teaching and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The course includes perspectives from individuals with ASD and their families. 2 cr.
• SED SE 536: Assessment and Instruction of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED SE 535
  Students will develop knowledge and skills in assessment and instruction of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assessment practices including screening, diagnosis, and school-based progress monitoring of students with ASD. Instructional practices emphasize research-based interventions and participation in general education. Prereq: SE 535. 4 cr.
• SED SE 537: Assistive Technology
  Learners will examine legislation related to assistive technology; develop knowledge of AT for reading, writing, computer access, communication, daily living skills, and environmental control that address needs of students with various forms of disabilities; apply a systematic, collaborative framework to guide the AT selection process.
• SED SE 580: Methods and Materials in Special Education: General
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Three special education courses.
  Graduate Prerequisites: Three special education courses.
  Students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate individualized educational program for students with mild/moderate disabilities, Prek-8. Prereq: Only open to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 4 cr.
• SED SE 584: Methods and Materials: Moderate Disabilities, 5-12
  Students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skill to design, implement, and evaluate individualized educational programs for students with moderate disabilities, grades 5-12, including transition planning and college/career readiness. Only open to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. Prereq: SE 706. 4 cr.
• SED SE 593: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent:Students with Moderate Disabilities, Pre-K-8
  Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites.
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities, PreK-8. Student teaching experience (300-hour minimum) and accompanying seminar. Only open to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 8 cr.
• SED SE 594: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent: Students with Moderate Disabilities, 5-12
  Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites.
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities, grades 5-12. Student teaching experience (300- hour minimum) and accompanying seminar. Only open to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 8 cr.
• SED SE 595: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent: Student with Severe Disabilities, Pre-K-12
  Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites.
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with severe disabilities, ages 3-21. Student teaching experience (300-hour minimum) and accompanying seminar. Only open to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 8 cr.
• SED SE 596: Practicum with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED SE 535
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. Student teaching experience (150 hour minimum) and accompanying seminar. Only open to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 4 cr.
• SED SE 597: Practicum for Teaching Professionals-Moderate Prek - 8
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with moderate disabilities, grades PreK-8. Designed for practitioners. Student teaching experience (300-hour minimum) and accompanying seminar. Only open to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 4 cr.
• SED SE 598: Practicum for Teaching Professionals-Moderate 5-12
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with moderate disabilities, grades 5-12. Designed for practitioners. Student teaching experience (300-hour minimum) and accompanying seminar. Only open to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 4 cr.
• SED SE 601: Parent and Professional Collaboration
  Designed to develop an understanding of the importance of collaboration with parents and professionals when working with children with disabilities. Focus on effective collaborative strategies, co-teaching models, service delivery models, and cultural responsiveness. 2cr.
• SED SE 613: Field Work in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities
  Designed to develop skills to observe and collect data on students with moderate disabilities, examine service delivery models, and assist with the planning and implementation of instructional and behavior management strategies. 50 hours of fieldwork plus seminar. Prereq: SE 706. 2 cr.
• SED SE 615: Fieldwork in Special Education: Severe Disabilities
  Designed to develop skills to observe and collect data on students with severe disabilities, examine service delivery models, and assist with the planning and implementation of instructional and behavior management strategies. 50 hours of fieldwork plus seminar. Prereq: SE 706. 2 cr.
• SED SE 650: Children at Risk
  Theories, research, and practice about children and adolescents whose academic/psychological/physical well-being is at risk. Topics include: poverty, substance abuse, institutionalization of children, adoption, mental illness, school dropouts, physical/emotional abuse, domestic violence, and children with disabilities. 4 cr.
• SED SE 693: Practicum in Disabilities Studies
  Through fieldwork experience and accompanying seminar, students develop an understanding of human services agencies serving individuals with disabilities, educational service delivery models, policies, roles and responsibilities, and collaboration. Only open to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. Var cr.
• SED SE 702: Clinical Practice:Special Education Administration
  Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites.
  Practicum and Seminar: Special Education Administrator Requires 600 hours of supervised fieldwork (300 hours/4 credits per semester, for two semesters). Students will assume responsibility for both routine activities and special assignments encompassing the four Massachusetts administrative leadership standards: Instructional Leadership, Management and Operations, Family and Community Engagement, and Professional Culture. Open only to candidates for Massachusetts licensure as a special education administrator who have completed at least 16 credits of coursework for initial licensure. 4 cr.
• SED SE 706: Introduction to Special Education
  Students will examine various disabilities (etiology, diagnostic criteria/process, impacts on learning); analyze historical and contemporary ethical issues including inclusive and culturally-/linguistically-responsive practices; learn federal legislation; and gain foundational understanding of instructional and behavioral management strategies. 4 cr.
• SED SE 744: School Administration and Special Needs
  Designed to develop an understanding of administration of special education programs, federal and state legislation and local policies, administrative support for implementation of best practices for pre-referral processes and instructional/behavioral interventions, evaluation of program quality, and supervision/evaluation of staff. Prereq: SE 706. 4 cr.
• SED SE 751: Assessment in Special Education: Procedures
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: SED SE 706
  Designed to develop the knowledge/skills related to the assessment of students who are in or being referred to special education. Includes legal requirements, culturally/linguistically-responsive practices, various assessments in multiple domains, and procedures for administering tests, scoring, interpreting, and reporting. Prereq: SE 706. 4 cr.