Secondary Special Education and Transition Services (Master's)
The Program
The master's degree program in Secondary Special Education and Transition Services prepares professionals as change agents in teaching, leadership and support roles that assist youth with disabilities and youth at-risk to make successful transitions through high school to post-secondary education, employment and independent adulthood.
The Secondary Special Education and Transition Services program incorporates a number of different emphases:
- Initial teacher licensure
- Designed in partnership with area public and non-public schools and community agencies, and the curriculum reflects and interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that emphasizes linking school, community and post-secondary systems.
Each partnership offers intensive professional practice through supervised internships in school and community based settings.
The Secondary Special Education and Transition Services program encourages student involvement in research, scholarship, publishing and leadership activities as adjuncts to their program of study.
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SSETS Program Applicants
Applicants to the Secondary Special Education and Transition Services Program may choose from among the following program formats and areas of emphasis. Click on a link below to learn more about the specific project/partnership.
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Public Schools Special Education Programs
Non-Public Schools for Students with EBD
- Foundation Schools - TBD
- Ridge School - TBD
Non-Public Schools for Students with Learning Disabilities
- TBD
Building School's Capacity to Serve Students with Brain Injuries
- A Master's Degree Program with Teacher Licensure - focus in Acquired Brain Injurry
Admissions Information
Spring, Summer and Fall Admission Available
Tuition Support Information
Most partnerships/areas of emphasis have generous tuition assistance available, although specific amounts vary. Consult the individual partnership for details.
Program Location(s):
Foggy Bottom Campus (DC)
Professional Development School locations
Contact Information
General inquiries:
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Juliana Taymans, Professor of Special Education
(202) 994-3291
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Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities Emphasis
Brian Ernst,
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