M.S. Ed. in Childhood Special Education
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Teachers who are life-long scholars will use their graduate education as a foundation for acquiring new knowledge and skills throughout their professional lifetime.
Students enrolled in the program will, at the completion of their coursework, be knowledgeable in the areas of theories of learning; curriculum; social, historical, and philosophical foundations of special education; formal and informal assessment techniques; needs of a diverse body of learners; and instructional resources.
Teachers who are competent problem-solvers are prepared to meet the daily challenges of the special education and inclusion classroom, the school, and the community. They will demonstrate respect for diversity in educational settings- especially diversity in learning styles, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, economic status, and abilities.
Our program offers two options:
M.S. Ed. in Childhood Special Education: 35-credit program designed for teachers who have an initial or professional teaching certificate. This program leads to a recommendation for New York State certification in Special Education (grades 1-6).
M.S. Ed. Childhood General/Special Education: 44-credit program that allows students who are not currently certified teachers to enter the Master’s program and graduate with recommendations for New York State certification in two areas—one in Special Education (grades 1-6) and a second in General Education (grades 1-6).
Key Benefits of the program Include:
- Flexible evening and weekend courses available
- Affordable tuition with financial aid available to qualified students
- Extensive fieldwork opportunities
- Emphasis on technology and assistive technology learning tools
Sample Program Curriculum
For Teachers with an Initial or Professional Teaching Certificate (35-credit program)
For Individuals who hold a Bachelor's Degree in an area other than Education (44-credit program)
Applying for Admission
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Tuition and Financial Aid
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Vicki Ford Professorship of Special Education:
Our M.S. Ed programs are made possible by The Vicki Ford Professorship of Special Education.