Special Education (All Grades)
This program will begin admitting students for the Fall 2025 term
Program Overview
This graduate program will prepare you to be an effective teacher of students with disabilities across all grades from PreK to grade 12 in NYS public schools.
Coursework and Clinical Experiences
Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. Students elect to complete the program either fully online or in an in-person/hybrid format.
In-Person/Hybrid: Most courses are offered in person at Hunter College.
Fully Online: Courses are online in an asynchronous format with video supervision.
Select courses have required hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City public school. Students also participate in supervised teaching (student teaching and/or practicum) as the culmination of their course of study. Student teaching and/or practicum requires five full days per week for at least one semester.
Credits
32-35
Certification
Students with Disabilities All Grades
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a master’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.5.
- A liberal arts or sciences major or interdisciplinary concentration of at least 30 credits
- A minimum of 24 liberal arts and sciences credits as follows: 6 credits English, 6 credits in historical and social sciences, 6 credits in science, 6 credits in math
- A statement of purpose – please indicate your interest in the all-online format or the on-campus/hybrid format.
- Two letters of recommendation
To Apply
This program will accept applications beginning Fall 2025.
To start your application, visit the Hunter College Online Application.
When applying to this program under Program of Study, select School of Education – Special Education, and Special Education (All Grades)
Application Deadlines
This program will begin admitting candidates for the Fall 2025 start term. Applications will be accepted each fall and spring.
Fall Start (Fall 2025)
- March 15
Spring Start (Spring 2026)
- October 15
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.