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How to Apply
Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
- Letters of Recommendation: 2
- Statement of Purpose: Show the graduate admissions committee why you wish to pursue graduate study, as well as your specific interests and goals. 91视频's College of Education and Human Development is committed to anti-racism and social justice; comment on these principles in relation to your qualifications and desires to pursue studies related to teaching, learning, and educational transformation.
Deadlines & Cost
Deadlines: April 1 (priority) and June 15 (final) for fall admissions, November 1 (priority) and December 1 (final) for spring admissions
Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. 91视频 alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.
Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the Bursar's website or send an email to Bursar@umb.edu. Please refer to Graduate Student Financial Aid for more information on financial aid.
Curriculum
Foundations Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.
- ABA 650 - Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 651 - Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 653 - Skill Acquisition 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 601 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 602 - Creative Thinking 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 655 - Metacognition 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 688 - Reflective Practice 1-3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 601 - Foundational Understandings of Early Childhood/Early Intervention and Special Education 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 643 - Fostering Equitable and Affirming Classroom Environments 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 644 - Developmental Stages across the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 648 - New Literacies and Emerging Technologies across the Content Areas 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 660 - Using Data to Plan Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 661 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations & Characteristics 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 633 - Legal and Political Issues in Special Education 3 Credit(s)
Curriculum & Instruction Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.
- ABA 652 - Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 654 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 655 - Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 656 - Ethical & Professional Conduct 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 661 - Behavioral Analytic Approaches to Psychological Disorders 3 Credit(s)
- APLING 611 - Teaching in World Language Classrooms 3 Credit(s)
- CONRES 621 - Negotiation (M) 3 Credit(s)
- CONRES 623 - Introductory Theory 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 611 - Seminar in Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 616 - Dialogue Processes 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 618 - Creative Thinking, Collaboration, and Organizational Change 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 670 - Thinking, Learning, and Computers 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 692 - Processes of Research and Engagement 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 694 - Synthesis of Theory and Practice Seminar 3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 621 - Creating Effective Learning Environments and Fostering Positive Social Interactions 3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 622 - Observing, Documenting and Assessing in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 640 - Language Development and Literacy in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 619 - Designing Instruction: Science 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 621 - Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 626 - Integrating Social Studies and the Arts 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 643 - Fostering Equitable and Affirming Classroom Environments 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 646 - Understanding Reading: Principles and Practices 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 656 - Teaching the English Language Arts at the Elementary Level 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 660 - Using Data to Plan Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 662 - Social Studies Methods 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 664 - Digital Literacies/Computer Science Methods 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 665 - Science Methods 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 668 - Content & Methods for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 669 - Math Methods 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 676 - Advanced Strategies for Teaching Social Studies and History to ELL and SPED students 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 607 - Behavioral and Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 624 - Standardized Assessments for Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 662 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment and Collaboration 3 Credit(s)
Diversity Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.
- ABA 662 - Culturally Responsive Practices in Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
- APLING 603 - Language, Culture and Identity 3 Credit(s)
- APLING 605 - Theories and Principles of Language Teaching 3 Credit(s)
- APLING 665 - Immigration and Education 3 Credit(s)
- COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 615 - Holistic & Transformative Teaching 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 627 - Issues and Controversies in Antiracist and Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s)
- ECHD 611 - Development and Characteristics of All Young Learners Including Those with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 606 - Sociocultural Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 630 - Inclusion PreK-12: Diversity and Equity in Inclusive Settings 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 650 - Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 621 - Introduction to Disabilities for Educational Professionals 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 663 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Programs, Services, and Supports 3 Credit(s)
Concentration Core (21 Credits):
Take seven courses approved by your advisor in an area of concentration.
Capstone (3 Credits)
Students pursuing the written paper & oral presentation option should take one from below. Students completing the comprehensive exam will select another elective for their concentration core.
- ABA 655 - Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) 3 Credit(s)
- ABA 663 - Designing Behavior Analytic Research 3-6 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 692 - Processes of Research and Engagement 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 693 - Action Research for Educational, Professional & Personal change 3 Credit(s)
- CRCRTH 694 - Synthesis of Theory and Practice Seminar 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 689 - Teacher Research 3 Credit(s)
- EDC G 696 - Independent Study 1-6 Credit(s)
- EDC G 697 - Special Topics in Education 1-6 Credit(s)
- EDC G 698 - Internship in Education 3 Credit(s)
- SPE G 664 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the .
Graduation Criteria
Complete 33 credits from eleven courses, including one foundations course, one diversity course, one curriculum & instruction course, seven concentration electives, and one capstone.
Capstone: In consultation with your advisor, complete a comprehensive exam or a written paper & oral presentation as part of a capstone class.
Statute of Limitations: Five years
Contact
Graduate Program Director Christopher Martell
christopher.martell@umb.edu
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