Moderate, Extensive, and Dual License Special Education
M.Ed. Programs Resources
Special Education Programs Overview
The Teaching, Curriculum, and Society (TCS) department offers the following special education programs at the master's degree level in moderate, extensive and multiple support needs:
Moderate Support Needs, M.Ed.
Extensive Support Needs, M.Ed.
Early Childhood Education & Moderate Support Needs, M.Ed.
Early Childhood Education & Extensive Support Needs, M.Ed.
Elementary Education & Moderate Support Needs, M.Ed.
Elementary Education & Extensive Support Needs, M.Ed.
Secondary Education & Moderate Support Needs, M.Ed.
Moderate & Extensive Support Needs, M.Ed.
Students pursuing dual licensure benefit from practicum experience that meets both licensure requirements and accelerated program of study.
For more information on each the degree programs, please see the appropriate Program of Study.
If you continue to have questions, please contact the Graduate Student Services team (gadofc@bc.edu).
Your Support Team
Program Directors and Faculty Advisors
The Program Directors oversee all of the Special Education licensure programs. Prior to being assigned a faculty advisor, you can reach out to your Program Director with any questions related to your program. They are a great resource as you move through your program.
If you are not sure which Special Education program is the best path based on your educational background and your career aspirations, please reach out to the Program Director.
Each student is assigned a Faculty Advisor. Oftentimes Program Directors serve as Faculty Advisors. Your advisor will help you choose your courses and plan your Program of Study. They are a great resource to discuss your career and long-term plans as well as your goals for the program.
Dr. Kristen Bottema-Beutel
Faculty Advisor
Moderate
Dr. Susan Bruce
Program Director and Faculty Advisor
Extensive
Dr. Richard Jackson
Faculty Advisor
Moderate
Dr. David Scanlon
Program Director and Faculty Advisor
Moderate and Dual License
Not sure who your Faculty Advisor is?
Email the Graduate Office (gadofc@bc.edu) and our team is happy to connect you with your advisor.
Graduate Student Services
The Graduate Student Services team supports students with everything from course registration to financial aid, and general student support. Please contact us with any questions.
Bridget Clark
Graduate Student Services
Carolyn Looker
Graduate Financial Aid
Kaitlyn Solano
Graduate Student Services
Sara Wong
Graduate Student Support
Not sure who to reach out to?
Our team manages different inboxes that are the fastest way to get in touch.
Course Registration: lynchgradcourseregistration@bc.edu
Financial Aid: gsoe@bc.edu
General Questions: gradoffice@bc.edu
Student Support: gsehdstudentsupport@bc.edu
Academic Planning & Advising
Students should reach out to their advisor or the Graduate Student Services team to begin planning their program as soon as possible. We highly recommend meeting with a member of our team prior to registering for your first semester. The following information should guide your academic planning, but each student's experience is unique and it is important to review your plan with your advisor prior to making any final decisions.
Program of Study
Please review the appropriate Program of Study for your program. You will find all of the requirements for your degree listed.
Please see Programs of Study for more information on how to complete and submit your final Program of Study.
Depending on your graduate program, you may plan to complete your degree in as few as three semesters, however, most students complete their special education licensure program in two years (four to five semesters).
Practicum Experiences
Each student must complete a pre-practicum and full practicum experience as a part of their master's program.
Students in the Moderate Support Needs or the Extensive Support Needs will complete one pre-practicum semester (1 credit) followed by one full-practicum (6 credits) semester.
Students in a dual license program will complete one pre-practicum semester (1 credit), followed by two separate full practicum (3 credits each) semesters. Each full practicum experience will correspond with one of the areas of licensure the student is pursuing.