Special Education (All Grades) Hybrid
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 in an in-person/hybrid format. Most courses are offered in person at Hunter College.
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
32-35
Certification
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. The fully online program only accepts fall applications, with a summer start.
Create your Hunter College Graduate Application and select the program “Special Education (All Grades) – (Hybrid), MSEd”.
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15
Spring Start
- October 15 – Priority Deadline
- December 1 – Extended Deadline
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.
Related Programs
If you are interested in a fully online program, check out the Special Education (All Grades) Online program.