Special Education (All Grades)
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 OR in a fully online asynchronous format.
- In-Person/Hybrid: Most courses are offered in person at Hunter College.
- Fully Online Cohort: Courses are online in an asynchronous format with video supervision. This program accepts fall applications only, and courses begin in the summer.
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 – please indicate your interest in the all-online format or the on-campus/hybrid format.
- 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.
We’re launching a new graduate admission application! The application will be available in late summer 2025. While you wait for the application to launch, view the How to Apply page for full application requirements. Join our School of Education email list for updates.
Application Deadlines
Fall Start (Hybrid or Fully Online)
- March 15
- May 15 – Final Extended Deadline for Online Program
- June 15 – Extended Deadline for Hybrid/In-Person Program Only
Spring Start (Hybrid Only)
- October 15
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.