Childhood Special Education – Learning Disabilities Advanced Certificate

This program is no longer accepting new applications after Fall 2024. Candidates can now apply for the Special Education (All Grades) Advanced Certificate to begin in Fall 2025.

Program Overview

This post-master’s, advanced certificate program is designed for teachers with New York State certification in either Childhood Education Grades 1-6 or a different certification area of Special Education who seek an additional certification in Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6 with a focus on students with Learning Disabilities. This hybrid program begins each Summer.

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

17

Certification

Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5
• New York State teacher certification in one of the following areas:
  • Students with Disabilities, Birth – Grade 2
  • Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12 Generalist
  • Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
• A personal statement that includes reference to your interest in focusing on Learning Disabilities
• Two letters of recommendation