Program Information
Degree Offered
M.Ed.
Format: Campus
Program Description:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program students will:
• Demonstrate skill in planning curriculum and instruction, delivering effective instruction, managing classroom
climate, promoting 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 typical child development and exceptionalities.
• Demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge, principles and skills of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Special Needs and Applied Behavior Analysis, Moderate Disabilities:
Initial Licensure (PreK–8, 5–12)
Initial Licensure Program of Study
ED 525 Introduction to Applied Behavior
Analysis in Special Education 3 cr.
ED 534 Measurement and Experimental
Evaluation of Behavioral Intervention 3 cr.
ED 541 Behavioral Assessment 3 cr.
ED 554 Behavior Change Procedures
and System Supports 3 cr.
ED 565 Education Law and
Ethical Issues in Behavioral Assessment 3 cr.
SPN 567 Math and Science for Diverse Learners
with Moderate Disabilities 3 cr.
SPN 564 English, Language Arts, and
Social Science for Diverse Learners 3 cr.
SPN 500 * Special Education Service Delivery
and the Inclusion Model for
Students with Special Needs 3 cr.
SPN 501 * Methods and Materials for Curriculum
Development of Special Needs Program ** 3 cr.
SPN 502 * Curriculum Development for Learners
with Special Needs 3 cr.
SPN 504 * Assessment and Educational Planning 3 cr.
SPN 505 * Reflective Seminar:
Teacher of Special Needs *** 3cr.
SPN 506 * Nature and Needs of
Students with Moderate Disabilities 3 cr.
SPN 510 * Practicum Experience:
Teacher of Special Needs *** 3cr.
Plus Comprehensive Examination
Total degree requirements 42 cr.
* Courses required for obtaining Initial Licensure in Moderate
Disabilities (PreK-8, 5-12)
** Pre-practicum course
*** Practicum placements will be appropriate to the level of the license
sought, Pre-K–8 and 5–12, and will meet the required clock hours
for those levels.
Accreditation:
Endicott College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Financial Aid Offered: Yes
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit
Locale: Large Suburb
Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999