Students with Disabilities (grades 7-12), MSEd

Program Code 0808

Aim of the Program

The aim of the program is to provide advanced professional training in the field of special education. To achieve this aim the college provides a program designed to assist the beginning or experienced teacher to qualify for initial or professional certification in special education by learning to:

  • interpret and evaluate special education research;
  • increase competence in assessment of pupils with mild disabilities;
  • develop new skills in instruction and behavior management of pupils with mild disabilities;
  • prepare to advocate for pupils who have mild disabilities by updating knowledge of federal and state legislation governing the delivery of special education services.

Description

This program is designed for teachers who already hold a valid New York State Teacher Certification in adolescence in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, or Social Science/Social Studies, and who wish to become initially certified in special education (grades 7-12).

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be recommended for initial certification in special education (grades 7-12). The candidate will submit evidence of having achieved a satisfactory level of performance on the New York State Teacher Certification Examination, namely the content specialty test (CST). The initial certificate shall be valid for five years from its effective date. For the professional certificate, the candidate shall successfully complete three years of teaching experience one of which must be under the guidance of a mentor teacher.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 33 credits is required for the Master of Science in Education degree in Special Education. These credits are distributed as follows:

  • Twenty four credits of required courses;
  • Six credits of electives;
  • Three credits of college supervised practicum in special education;
  • Satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination (see Graduation Requirements).

Required courses

ED 5001INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

3

ED 5042APPLIED RESEARCH IN BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

3

ED 5125FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES

3

ED 5282CONTENT ENHANCEMENT FOR STUDENT WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS

3

ED 5295RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

3

ED 5364TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

3

ED 5390COLLABORATION WITH PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS

3

ED 5924DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION FOR RTI, IEP AND TRANSITION PLANNING

3

Electives (6 credits)

ED 5670

ED 5680SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION

3

ED 5210NATURE OF SCHOOLS IN THE EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN

3

ED 5244IMAGE MAKING

3

ED 5501READING AND LITERATURE: BIRTH-6

3

ED 5502READING AND LITERATURE: GRADES 5 - 12

3

ED 5640MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICUM

3

ED 5700TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY

3

ED 5710DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

3

ED 5750INTRODUCTION TO GIFTED EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION

3

ED 5755IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS IN GIFTED EDUCATION

3

ED 5760CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION FOR GIFTED LEARNERS

3

ED 5765SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF GIFTED LEARNERS

3

Practicum

ED 5053PRACTICUM IN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

3