Special Education and ABA, Severe Program (M.Ed.)
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Program Overview
M.Ed. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, Severe (51 Credits)
This 51-credit program combines the licensure programs of study in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Severe Disabilities (all grades).
Curriculum Overview
The curriculum addresses theories of language development, diagnosis, and assessment; functional curriculum development; and the behavioral coursework that meets the educational requirement to sit for certification by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Students in the ABA programs are charged a one time fee of $1,000 in their first semester. This fee is used to cover subscriptions to online learning tools used throughout the program. Please contact the program director if you have any questions about this fee.
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Curriculum
Admission Requirements
All candidates must apply online at: endicott.edu/admission/information-for-graduate-students/applyÌý
Applicants should submit the following to GraduateÌýAdmissions, Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915
- Non-refundable $50.00 application fee (check made payable to Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ College, cash or online) Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic reference and one professional reference);
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s) including confirmation of undergraduate degree, date confirmed, and any other graduate work;
- Statement of purposeÌýof no less than three pages outlining your intentions for graduate study, your background in the field of applied behavior analysis, and the contributions that you intend to make to the field. This essay should be in APAÌýformat and include no less than 3 references.ÌýÌý
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. The institutional code for Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ College is 3369. Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better;
- All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before the completion of six Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ credits.
Additional Application Requirements M.Ed. Leading to Initial License
- A copy of passing scores on the Communication and Literacy Test (MTEL)
Additional Application Requirements M.Ed. Leading to Professional License
- A copy of all initial licenses in the state of Massachusetts
International Applicants for Graduate Admission
Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ College welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants are required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree. Educational documents in a foreign language are required to be translated into English. All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ College reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency.International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their baccalaureate transcript is not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ College will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ-sponsored student visa.
Program of Study
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Demonstrate skill in planning curriculum and instruction, delivering effective instruction, managing classroom climate,Ìýpromoting equity and meeting professional standards
- Demonstrate ability to collect, analyze, synthesize, and apply measurement data
- Demonstrate knowledge of and approach to subject matter
- Demonstrate knowledge of child development
- Demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge, principles and skills of Applied Behavior Analysis
Required Curriculum with MA Initial Licensure
*Courses required for obtaining Initial Licensure in Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
ABA 510Ìý-ÌýConceptual Issues in Applied Behavior AnalysisABA 520Ìý-ÌýSupervision and ManagementABA 525Ìý-ÌýBasic Principles of Applied Behavior AnalysisABA 534Ìý-ÌýMeasurement & Experimental Evaluation of Behavioral Interventions IABA 541Ìý-ÌýBehavioral AssessmentABA 554Ìý-ÌýBehavior Change ProceduresABA 565Ìý-ÌýEthical Issues in Behavior AnalysisABA 699Ìý-ÌýComprehensive ReviewEDN 530Ìý-ÌýSheltered English Immersion*SPE 500Ìý-ÌýTeaching Students with Disabilities*SPE 505Ìý-ÌýInclusive Education*SPE 511Ìý-ÌýCurriculum Development for Students with Severe Disabilities*SPE 515Ìý-ÌýReading Instruction in Special Education*SPE 525Ìý-ÌýAssistive and Augmentative Technologies*SPE 540Ìý-ÌýSTEM Methods in Special EducationSPE 550Ìý-ÌýCurriculum and Assessment in Practice: Special Education (Pre-Practicum)*SPE 561Ìý-ÌýPracticum in Severe Disabilities*SPE 566Ìý-ÌýReflective Seminar in Severe Disabilities*Total Degree Requirements - 51 credits
Required Curriculum with MA Professional Licensure
*Courses required for obtaining Professional Licensure in Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
ABA 510Ìý-ÌýConceptual Issues in Applied Behavior AnalysisABA 520Ìý-ÌýSupervision and ManagementABA 525Ìý-ÌýBasic Principles of Applied Behavior AnalysisABA 534Ìý-ÌýMeasurement & Experimental Evaluation of Behavioral Interventions IABA 541Ìý-ÌýBehavioral AssessmentABA 554Ìý-ÌýBehavior Change ProceduresABA 565Ìý-ÌýEthical Issues in Behavior AnalysisABA 699Ìý-ÌýComprehensive ReviewEDN 690Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Seminar in EducationEDN 575Ìý-ÌýData LiteracyEDN 680Ìý-ÌýResearch MethodsEDN 685Ìý-ÌýPolicy Analysis, Leadership, and Change ProcessesRDL 570Ìý-ÌýLearning and CognitionSPE 575Ìý-ÌýFamily Engagement in Special Education*SPE 670Ìý-ÌýConsultation and Co-Teaching*SPE 680Ìý-ÌýPsychoeducational Assessment*SPE 690Ìý-ÌýMedical and Multiple Disabilities*SPE 695Ìý-ÌýDisability and Sheltered English ImmersionTotal Degree Requirements - 51 credits