Teacher Education, Special Education, and Curriculum and Instruction (TESpECI)
TESpECI
To improve the human condition, education must meet the needs of every learner—especially those who are underserved. Our Teacher Education, Special Education, and Curriculum and Instruction programs employ this equitable approach to prepare leaders who combat marginalization in a range of scholastic environments.
Lynch School faculty are active researchers, recognized for their influential work in urban education, special education, STEM, and dual language learning. Courses focus on evidence-based practices and issues increasingly relevant to today’s schools, including early childhood, educational reform, and emerging technologies.
Majors
Undergraduate students develop their expertise with a double major from Morrissey College of Arts and Science and benefit from applied learning with K–12 students. Majors include:
Minors
- Management and Leadership
- Leadership in Higher Education and Community Settings
- Middle School Mathematics Teaching
- Educational Theatre
Concentration
Interdisciplinary Majors
Master's
TESpECI offers the following master’s programs:
- M.Ed./C.A.E.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education
- M.Ed./C.A.E.S. in Moderate Special Needs
- M.Ed./M.A.T./M.S.T. in Secondary Education
- M.Ed./C.A.E.S. in Severe Special Needs
- M.Ed. in Global Perspectives: Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Environments
Dual Licensure and Dual Degree
Unique Programs
Doctoral program
Our doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction focuses on justice in education, developing academics and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical sensibilities to improve lives. Faculty conduct prominent research that challenges oppressive forces.
Certificate programs
These certificates help students enhance their knowledge and advance their careers:
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Donovan Scholars
As part of the intensive one-year M.Ed. program, Donovan Urban Teaching Scholars learn to flourish as K–12 teachers in urban schools. The curriculum prioritizes critical inquiry, social justice education, and community building.