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For those pursuing a Massachusetts special education teaching credential for adolescents with moderate disabilities, BU Wheelock's graduate certificate in Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities (512) offers a comprehensive pathway. This program equips you with skills to customize learning approaches and implement effective behavioral support strategies.
Participants in the graduate certificate gain extensive knowledge in standard developmental milestones, common disability profiles, and fundamental special education principles. The curriculum covers essential subjects like literacy acquisition, mathematical thinking, specialized teaching techniques, and in-depth study of moderate disabilities. Upon completion, graduates qualify to apply for Massachusetts licensure as a moderate disabilities educator for grades 5 through 12.