Special Education All Grades Program (Initial Track), MSEd

This program focuses on developing your abilities to maximize learning for students with mild, moderate and severe disabilities in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 general education classrooms. Courses and integrated experiences will increase your understanding and utilization of research based practices in literacy, specialized instruction, assessment, data-based decision making, collaboration, positive behavior interventions, and assistive technology for a wide range of learners.Prior to completing the final semester, candidates must have 6 credits of college coursework in each of the following: English Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.Note: This is a masters program for individuals who hold a teaching certification in Childhood Education, Adolescence Education, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Submit official transcripts confirming your bachelor’s or master’s degree/advanced certificate. This includes graduate-level coursework or post-baccalaureate degree/certificate. U.S. transcripts must be sent directly from the granting institution (electronic or mail), A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better is recommended for applicants to be competitive in the application process, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are not required for graduate admissions at SUNY Oswego. Applicants who believe a GRE or GMAT score would strengthen their credentials for admission have the option to submit test scores as part of their application package. For those students who have a GPA below a 3.0, it is highly recommended.