Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Special Education/Moderate Disabilities
Graduate & Professional
In the fall of 2025, Mount Holyoke College announced the decision to close the Professional and Graduate Education programs. Degree-seeking students currently enrolled will be able to complete their degree according to their current program of study, but applications for degree programs will no longer be accepted. All non-degree programs will close in the summer of 2026.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching-Special Education program is a 42-credit program of study leading to Massachusetts teacher licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-2, PreK-8 or 5-12).
online | 42 credits | full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years
We provide candidates with the skills required to successfully assess and instruct diverse learners in both general and special education classrooms and in urban, rural and suburban schools.
What you learn
The Master of Arts in Teaching-Special Education program at Mount Holyoke College is a 42-credit program of study leading to licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-2, PreK-8 or 5-12). We offer a flexible program with personalized advising and a strong commitment to social justice and equity.
Specialized courses include:
- Creating Accessible Mathematics Classrooms
- Interventions for Behavior and Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners
- Assessment and Instruction for Exceptional Learners
View all Special Education courses and descriptions
Where and how you learn
The M.A.T. in Special Education/Moderate Disabilities can be completed full-time in one year or part-time over the course of two years. This program is designed for current teachers and those interested in pursuing a new career path, with courses offered in the evening and over the summer.
