Special Education Master’s Programs

Choose to specialize in one of four areas: Birth – Grade 2, Birth – Grade 6, Grades 1–6, Grades 7–12

What Will I Learn?

Our program allows you to:

Focus on multiple ways to teach children identified with special needs
Develop abilities to work with other child-oriented professionals in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, inclusion, and resource room)
Explore innovative approaches to interdisciplinary teaching across content areas
Plan, implement, and reflect on instruction that meets the diverse needs of students
Develop knowledge and skills to assess and respond to student learning
Create engaging and supportive learning communities
Promote ways to support and learn from families

Our early childhood and elementary M.S.Ed. programs are geared toward individuals who already hold an undergraduate degree and certificate in education.
For the grades 7–12 program, a B.S. or B.A in a field other than education is sufficient pending a transcript evaluation.
These programs satisfy the requirement for a master’s degree as required by NYSED (New York State Education Department) for professional certification
Flexible: Study full-time or part-time in convenient afternoon, evening, or online courses
Master core pedagogy while engaging in content-specific work
Tailored programs and electives allow you to pursue your unique interests and focus on areas of particular need
Engage in field experience connected to your coursework

Special educators are in high demand throughout New York and across the country.

Special educators in the grade range specified by your program
Providers of AIS (Academic Intervention Services) who focus on instruction of learners with special needs