Reach new heights with a Master's Degree in Special Education
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Improve the lives of students with disabilities while increasing your salary potential
Through the Cambridge College Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities Master’s Program, you’ll gain a deep understanding of disabling conditions, how they affect learning, and how to help students learn in ways that make sense to them.
You’ll acquire all the skills and knowledge needed to work in special education and inclusion settings for students with a wide range of disabilities. Well-rounded classroom and comprehensive PreK-12 field-based training experiences are built into the coursework to ensure connections between theory and practice.
As a Special Education Professional, you’ll become a vital, sought-out resource for students with disabilities, their parents, and their families
Start quickly. No GRE or MTELs required for admission
We’ve streamlined the application process. If you haven’t already passed the MTEL’s, you simply need to pass them before your practicum.
Learn from experienced Special Ed teachers
Cambridge College’s Special Education faculty bring many years of real-life expertise into the classroom. They care about your journey and your success.
"Having a degree in special education, you’ll forever have a job. You’re always going to be employable, and you’ll have infinite possibilities."
Marie Regonini
Special Education Alumna
Special Education Career Outlook
Graduating with a special ed master’s degree can increase your annual salary. Special education teachers typically make more money than general education teachers at the same school. The annual mean income for Massachusetts special ed jobs for teachers, by grade range are:
- Kindergarten & Elementary: $81,940**
- Middle school: $82,290
- Secondary / high school: $83,160
** Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2021. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252059.htm#st
The Cambridge College Experience
Excellence in Adult Learning
As the leader in adult learning, 100% of our programs are designed for busy adults. We provide the flexibility and support working professionals need, such as night, weekend, and online classes.
Affordable Tuition
Cambridge College is an accredited nonprofit college with a mission to provide academically excellent, cost-effective higher education for adult learners. It’s why we keep our tuition affordable and offer a multitude of scholarships, transfer credits, and financial aid.
Faculty: Experts who Care
CC faculty are accomplished practitioners with distinguished careers who bring a wealth of industry knowledge into the classroom. They genuinely care about students’ lives and outcomes, and small class sizes allow for close student-faculty connections.
Career Development & Advancement
Take advantage of free, lifelong career coaching through the Bay Path Sullivan Career & Life Planning Center. Enjoy one-on-one coaching sessions to discuss your career goals and needs. Get assistance with resume and cover letter writing, personal branding, job search strategies, interview practice, and salary negotiation. Attend webinars and networking events and participate in virtual career fairs.
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