Master of Science in Education - Secondary Special Education Generalist

The Secondary Special Education Generalist is a 31 s.h. program designed for individuals who wish to teach students with disabilities on the secondary level in a variety of settings including self-contained classrooms, resource rooms, or in inclusive programs as a consultant teacher or integrated co-teacher. On successful completion of the program, individuals will be recommended for New York state certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities, 7-12, Generalist. The program goal is to develop ethical scholar-practitioners who are committed to social justice and dedicated to reflective, participatory and collaborative teaching processes. Literacy, culturally responsive instruction, universal design for learning, technology and research-based practices are integrated throughout all aspects of the program with a focus on teaching students with special needs at the adolescent level.The program reflects a clinically rich teacher-preparation approach and requires a variety of field-based experiences including 100 clock hours of field experience and a student teaching experience.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major, concentration, or the equivalent, in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences.A completed application form for the master’s program.A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate course work, or it’s 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 addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities at the adolescent developmental level.Content Area requirements prerequisites for teacher education programs (see below).A written personal statement of professional intent.Interview with a faculty member in special education.TOEFL - 80IELTS - 6.5