Overview

The Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All levels) Major is offered by Fitchburg State University. Students within the special education severe disabilities concentration may pursue initial teacher licensure as a teacher of students with severe disabilities (all levels) by completing a special education major.

Key Facts

In this concentration, students will learn the theory, research, and pedagogy necessary to teach students with severe disabilities through the special education major and develop interdisciplinary studies content knowledge through their general education coursework. Throughout the program of study, students will complete several field-based experiences in special education and regular education inclusive settings, which will be supervised by mentor teachers and university faculty supervisors. These field-based experiences will provide students with opportunities to observe and participate in classroom instruction that incorporates what students are learning in their educational pedagogy classes as well as what students are learning in their general education courses. Students will complete a formal practicum for their special education severe disabilities major. This program meets the standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education

Developing Culturally Proficient Educators for a Democratic Society

Inclusive Education

The Art and Science of Education

Speech and Language Development for Diverse Learners
Literacy in the Pre-K to 8 Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Fitchburg State has Rolling Admissions.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official High School Transcript (must be received directly from School)
Course by Course Evaluation of ALL Transcripts
Results from an English Proficiency Exam

Optional Materials:

SAT or ACT Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional $1455/ year

Living costs

Fitchburg

United States

918 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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