An exclusive benefit for NECC employees, onsite graduate degree programs help teachers achieve their career goals while ensuring they provide the best care and growth for our students.
Beginning in Fall 2027, NECC will offer an onsite master’s degree program in applied behavior analysis on our Southborough campus through a partnership with Northeastern University. This program is exclusively available to full-time NECC staff.
Benefits for graduate students employed at NECC:
- Earn a master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from NU in 2 years
- Meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) coursework requirements.
- Competitive tuition reimbursement or FREE for Graduate Assistants
- Courses are taught at NECC
- Faculty onsite for meetings and observation
Applications will be available in January 2027. For more information, contact Ellen Graham.
Through a partnership with Simmons University, NECC employees can earn a Master of Science in Education with licensure in Severe Disabilities (all levels). Courses are taught at NECC or through a combination of in-person and online coursework.
- No-cost degree (valued at over $50,000) for eligible NECC employees
- Finish in three years while working and earning a salary
- 11 graduate-level courses plus a full-year teaching practicum
Graduates of the program are well prepared for professional opportunities in public and private schools and human service settings. To obtain Massachusetts licensure, candidates must also pass the Communication and Literacy Skills Test and the General Curriculum Test required by the state.
Learn more about the special education programs at Simmons and apply today!
NECC employees interested in pursuing a PhD in Applied Behavior Anlaysis (ABA) can do so through a special partnership with Endicott College.
This collaboration allows NECC direct-care staff to prepare for clinical roles in the treatment of autism and related disabilities, with supervised research at NECC and doctoral-level coursework with leaders in the field.
NECC staff may enroll in a specialized graduate program through Assumption University. This 6 course, 18-credit Transition Specialist Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) provides advanced training for special education teachers. The program focuses on the educational, functional and social/emotional needs of students age 14-22 as they prepare for life after high school.
To learn more, visit: Assumption University’s C.A.G.S. in Transition Services.
For nearly fifteen years, NECC and Western New England University partnered to offer graduate ABA programs to NECC employees. Those programs are no longer accepting new students.
Current NECC employees interested in graduate school opportunities should speak with their supervisor or Ellen Graham, Director of Graduate Studies and Interns.
Contact
Ellen Graham, MA, CAGS
Program Director, Graduate Studies and Internships