LEARN tO tEACH TO EVERY NEED. MS in Special Education On campus – 30 to 54 credit hours
Our master’s program in special education will help you understand the unique needs of students with disabilities. You’ll learn theory and gain a strong foundation of knowledge in educational approaches and learning needs. You’ll also research and practice. You’ll study etiology, psychological and social factors, and techniques for effective teaching. By graduation, your understanding will match your passion for teaching, and with a practicum already on your résumé, you’ll be ready to meet the educational needs of every unique student you teach.
Program Highlights • • • •
Meets New York certification requirements. Start when it works best for you – fall, spring, or summer. Bolster your résumé with additional New York certifications. Complete your degree in one or two years.
PROgRAM tRACKs We offer five different degree tracks in special education, depending on your educational background and teaching interests. Advanced Special Education for students with an undergraduate degree in special education 30 credit hours Childhood Special Education for students with an undergraduate degree in childhood education 33 credit hours Adolescence Special Education for students with an undergraduate degree in adolescence education 33 credit hours
Initial Childhood Plus Special Education for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than education; earn your initial childhood certification and master’s degree at once 54 credit hours Initial Adolescence Plus Special Education for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than education; earn your initial adolescence certification and master’s degree at once - 54 credit hours
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