Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Initial Teacher Licensure in Moderate Disabilities

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Initial Teacher Licensure in Moderate Disabilities program at Worcester State University provides you with the knowledge and practical experience to obtain your initial teacher license in Massachusetts. The program is offered in an accelerated format, allowing you to complete your coursework in just 3–4 semesters—and throughout your studies, you will receive personalized guidance and support from your faculty advisor, who will help you to achieve your academic and career goals. In classes taught by experienced professors, you will learn effective techniques for teaching individuals with moderate disabilities. You will then translate theory into practice through a hands-on, full-semester practicum in an inclusion classroom or alternative program in one of the region’s school districts. Worcester State’s post-baccalaureate certificate program prepares you for a rewarding career in special education in public and private school settings. Most of our graduates continue their studies toward professional teacher licensure, and you can easily transfer 12 credits earned through this program to Worcester State’s Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities program.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.7.