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Why Severe Special Needs at 91¿ì²¥ University?
The licensure program in Severe Special Needs consists of a liberal studies major combined with appropriate education courses. Students take the 91¿ì²¥ University core, a liberal studies core, and an education core satisfying requirements for licensure. Students earn an initial teaching license in Severe Special Needs, all levels (PreK-12), issued by the .
The Severe Special Needs program qualifies for reciprocity with states that participate in the Interstate Agreement and endorse similar licensure. This allows 91¿ì²¥ University education graduates to teach in states other than Massachusetts, pending meeting specific requirements of the state.
Program Outcomes:
- Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment standard.
- Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Teaching All Students standard.
- Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Professional Culture standard.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills through in-class assignments and presentations, to be applied in the teaching-learning process.