Master of Science in Education in Inclusive Secondary (Special Education)

For students with no formal course work or teaching experience in secondary education or special education at the adolescent development level. 49 s.h. program. This dual graduate pre-service program leads toward the New York state initialprofessional certificate to teach adolescent education, grades 7-12 in social studies, mathematics, sciences, English or foreign languages, as well as Students with Disabilities 7-12 generalist with extensions in the content areas. The program is designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. Literacy, multicultural education and information technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program with a focus on teaching students with special learning needs. The Master of Science in Education in Inclusive Secondary Special Education conforms with New York State Learning Standards in the various areas of secondary education certification.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a liberal arts and sciences concentration.A completed application form for the master’s program.Completion of General Education Core prerequisites for teacher education programs (see below).Completion of a minimum of 36 s.h. of course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.Two letters of recommendation, of which at least one addresses the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities.A written personal statement of professional intent.Interview with a faculty member in special education.TOEFL - 80IELTS - 6.5