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Nov 22, 2024
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Fitchburg State University 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Special Education, Guided Studies, Individualized Concentration, M.Ed.
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Guided Studies, Individualized Concentration
Graduate Program Chair
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Anne Howard, PhD, Severe Disabilities and Guided Studies
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Graduate Committee
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Lyndsey Benharris, PhD
William Cortezia, PhD
Danette Day, EdD
Janna Heiligenstein, PhD, co-chair
Anne Howard, PhD
Ruth Joseph, EdD, co-chair
Richard Masciarelli, MEd
Nancy Murray, EdD
Robert Shapiro, PhD, BCBA-D
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Program Description
The Guided Study Program, Individualized Concentration, is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are not seeking a teaching license or already hold standard or professional licensure in special education, and who are interested in further development of their individual interests and skills. Students in this concentration work with an advisor to identify and receive approval for three goal areas that they wish to address through curriculum offerings. The advisor will work with the student to develop a plan of study to meet the identified goals.
Admissions Standards and Criteria
To apply for enrollment in the Special Education, Guided Studies, Individualized Concentration M.Ed. program, a student must submit documents as outlined in the Graduate Admission section, as well as:
- Official transcripts of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Personal Statement
- Note: MAT/GRE exams are not required
Students must complete an essay of no more than one page in response to one of the following questions/statement:
- Tell about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
- What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
- Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping role.
- Describe the situation as it occurred at the time.
- What did you do in that particular situation?
- How did you feel about the situation at the time you were experiencing it?
- How do you feel about the situation now?
- What would you change, if anything?
Total for Degree: 39 credits
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