Professional Certification (Advanced Preparation) in Childhood Special Education-Learning Disabilities for NYS Certified Teachers

This program is no longer accepting new applications.

Program Overview

This master’s degree program is designed for teachers who hold initial certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth to Grade 2 or Grades 1 to 6) and who seek to further their knowledge and skills in special education.

Coursework and Clinical Experiences

Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. Some courses may be available in an online or hybrid format. 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

30

Certification

Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities Grades 1 to 6