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Special Education with Severe Disabilities Endorsement, M.Ed.

Master of Education
At a Glance
Start Term

Fall

Avg. Duration

1-1.5 years

Required Credits

30

Course Load

Full-time, Part-time

Location

Hybrid

Application Deadline

March 14, 2025

FAFSA Deadline

June 30, 2025

Tuition (estimate)
  • In-State - $12,540
  • Out-of-State - $26,490
  • More Info
At a Glance
Start Term

Fall

Avg. Duration

1-1.5 years

Required Credits

30

Course Load

Full-time, Part-time

Location

Hybrid

Application Deadline

March 14, 2025

FAFSA Deadline

June 30, 2025

Tuition (estimate)
  • In-State - $12,540
  • Out-of-State - $26,490
  • More Info
Program Overview

The Masters of Education with a Severe Disabilities Endorsement is a unique program that caters to scholars who wish to work with a population of learners with the most high-intensity needs. Learners focus on physical, mental and intellectual disabilities and how they impact students in the classroom. Participants in the program will be challenged to broaden their understanding of special education and assist with removing barriers to education for those with disabilities. 

How to Apply

Information on admissions and application to this program can be found on the University Graduate Admissions website and the program handbook.

Admission Requirements          Guide to Applying

Program Requirements

The Severe Disabilities Program (30 credit hours) prepares individuals to work with students having severe disabilities from birth through grade 12. This program is for those interested in becoming endorsed in severe disabilities in the state of Maryland.

Program Handbook   Program Sequence

Major competency areas addressed in the program include:

  • Functional academic, community, and behavioral assessment
  • Inclusion in general education classrooms
  • Methods for accessing the general curriculum and alignment with Maryland Common Core Curriculum
  • Universal design of learning/assistive technology
  • Social and self-determination skills
  • Advocacy & support to families of individuals with disabilities
  • Collaboration among families and professionals

This option is ONLY for teachers with a special education certificate. Coursework and field experiences are offered to obtain Maryland State Department of Education endorsement in severe disabilities. This option requires individualized advising by a faculty member in Special Education-Severe Disabilities to determine the program of study. A copy of a valid MSDE Generic Special Education Certificate must be uploaded to the graduate application. This program can be done either as a full or part time student.

Contact
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Dr. Seyma Intepe Tingir
Program Director