Childhood Education and Special Education (All Grades) Dual Certification
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. Most courses are offered in person at Hunter College. Some courses may be offered in a hybrid or online format.
Select courses have required hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City or New York State 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
45-48
Certification
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities All Grades (PreK-12)
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.
- Two letters of recommendation.
To Apply
This program accepts applications each fall and spring semester.
Create your Hunter College Graduate Application and select the program “Childhood Education and Special Education (All Grades) Dual Certification, MSEd”
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15
Spring Start
- October 15
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.
Related Programs
If you are interested in a program that only leads to the special education all grades certification, check out our Special Education (All Grades) programs, offered in hybrid or fully online formats.
Contact an Admissions Advisor
Program Leader
Jennifer Flores Samson