Special Education
Hunter’s School of Education boasts a wide range of master’s degree and post-master’s advanced certificate programs in Special Education. These nationally recognized programs prepare teachers to implement specially designed instruction for students with unique needs and lead to New York State teacher certification. Graduates will learn how to assess students, implement individualized interventions, and apply evidence-based practices to real-world situations. They are ready to succeed in a variety of educational settings, including public and private schools, general and special education programs, home programs, hospitals, clinics, health agencies, and residential facilities. A unique feature of our programs is the breadth of opportunities available, many of which offer dual certification. Each program includes coursework in cross-categorical core knowledge as well as disability-specific instruction. Professionals already working in the field will find our programs flexible, rigorous, and relevant to their specific career goals. For those entering a new career in special education, our programs provide excellent preparation for work across diverse cultures, languages, abilities, settings, ages, and urban contexts.
Programs in Special Education
- All Grades (Pk-12) Special Education (MSEd)
- All Grades (Pk-12) Special Education (Advanced Certificate)
- Adolescent Special Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Behavior Analysis (Advanced Certificate)
- Blind and Visually Impaired
- Childhood Special Ed: Behavior Disorders (Dual Certification)
- Childhood Special Ed: Behavior Disorders for NYS Certified Teachers
- Childhood Special Ed: Behavior Disorders (Advanced Certificate)
- Childhood Special Ed: Learning Disabilities (Dual Certification)
- Childhood Special Ed: Learning Disabilities for NYS Certified Teachers
- Childhood Special Education: Severe/Multiple Disabilities (Dual Certification)
- Childhood Special Education: Severe/Multiple Disabilities for NYS Certified Teachers
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Certification
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing for NYS Certified Teachers
- Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families (Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification)
- Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families (Early Childhood Special Education for NYS Certified Early Childhood Teachers)
- Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families (Early Childhood Special Education Advanced Certificate)
- Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families: Severe/Multiple Disabilities
- Gifted Education Extension (Advanced Certificate)
- Professional Certification (Advanced Preparation) in Childhood Special Education: Behavior Disorders
- Professional Certification (Advanced Preparation) in Childhood Special Education: Learning Disabilities
- Professional Certification (Advanced Preparation) in Early Childhood Special Education
- Severe/Multiple Disabilities
- Severe/Multiple Disabilities (Advanced Certificate)