Master of Science in Education Non-Licensure
Off-site Program at The New England Center for Children (NECC-AD)
Faculty
Christine Evans, Associate Professor of Practice, Director of the New England Center for Children Program
Description
The Master of Science in Education (non-licensure program), is an employee-based program offered to The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) employees in Abu Dhabi at the Mohammad Bin Rashid Center for Special Education. Employees work full time at NECC while attending Simmons courses via Zoom. Students are joined simultaneously with colleagues from the Simmons/NECC Southborough campus who are participating in the MSEd Autism Specialization Program.
This program provides preparation for teaching learners with severe disabilities. The program is a 7-semester sequence with courses that include fieldwork in diverse settings and grade levels. Candidates integrate theory to practice by teaching/being observed in their own classrooms. Practical Applications in Teaching will be taught in the spring of the 5th semester as well as the fall of the 7th semester along with a seminar specific to topics in education. A Simmons Program Supervisor and Supervising Practitioner will mentor each student during their practical experience and observe them to provide feedback.
Learning Outcomes
Simmons’ Master of Science in Education (non-licensure) addresses Subject Matter Knowledge and Professional Standards for Teachers based on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education standards.
Requirements for Entry into the Program
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. All grade point averages are considered, but a B (3.0) average or higher is preferred.
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. 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.
Degree Requirements
Master of Science in Education Non-Licensure
34 credits of coursework.
| SPND 490 | Introduction to Exceptionalities | 4 |
| SPND 412 | Inclusion, Consultation and Collaboration for Meaningful Access to Curriculum | 4.00 |
| SPND 491 | Analysis of Behavior | 4 |
| SPND 492 | Assessment and Curriculum Modification for Learners With Autism | 4 |
| RDG 410 | Multisensory Structured Language Strategies for Reading | 4.00 |
| SPND 448 | Foundations of Transition Education & Services | 4.00 |
| TESL 417 | Sheltered English Instruction | 4.00 |
Coursework will also include:
- SPND: Practical Application in Teaching: Severe Disabilities I [2 credits]
- SPND: Seminar for Practical Application in Teaching I [2 credits]
- SPND: Practical Application in Teaching: Severe Disabilities II [2 credits]
- SPND: Seminar for Practical Application in Teaching II [2 credits]