Success Academy – Adolescent Special Education (MSEd)
The Success Academy program at Hunter College is open to eligible Success Academy teachers. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Master’s degree and eligibility for New York State initial certification in Adolescent Special Education. The Trans B track is intended for teachers without prior New York State certification. Tuition costs are covered by Success Academy.
Information forthcoming.
The program advisor will notify students of their cohort’s particular course of study before registering for classes. Course sequence is subject to change. To view course descriptions, progress standards and exit requirements visit the catalog.
First Summer
- SPED 700 Issues and Practices in Educating Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
First Fall
- SPED 701 Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
- SPED 789 Practicum in Adolescent Special Education (1 credits)
First Spring
- SPED 702 Classroom Management in Special Education and Inclusive Settings (3 credits)
Second Summer
- SEDF 714 Adolescent Development and Learning: Grades 7-12 (3 credits)
- EDLIT 755 Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers and Writers: Grades 5-12 (3 credits)
- SPED 704 Issues in Teaching English Second Language Learners with Special Education Needs (1 credit)
Second Fall
- SPED 771 Methods of Teaching Reading for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities (3 credits)
- SPED 789 Practicum in Adolescent Special Education (1 credits)
Second Spring
- SPED 773 Math Methods for Adolescents with Disabilities (3 credits)
Third Summer
- SEDC 718 Science: Curriculum and Methods – Grades 7-12 (3 credits)
- SEDC 716 Math: Curriculum and Methods – Grades 7-12 (3 credits)
- SEDC 717 Social Studies: Curriculum and Methods – Grades 7-12 (3 credits)
Third Fall
- SPED 777 Supervised Clinical Teaching of Students with Learning Disabilities – Part 1 (1.5 credits)
- SPED 780 The Study of Learning Disabilities in Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
Third Spring
- SPED 777 Supervised Clinical Teaching of Students with Learning Disabilities – Part 2 (1.5 credits)
Total credits: 39