MS in Special Education (All Grades Pre-K Through 12)

The Master of Science in Special Education (All Grades Pre-K Through 12) programs (initial and professional) position you to thrive as a special education teacher in a wide range of settings. Learn how to effectively nurture students with speech and language disorders, behavioral and emotional challenges, social development barriers, and learning disabilities.

A valid New York Initial or Professional teaching certificate is required for admission to the professional program, while a 4-year degree is required for admission into the initial program.

As a graduate of this master’s program, you will be prepared to:

• • Express subject matter knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and learner knowledge
  • Teach all students in an effective and caring manner and assess their progress and learning outcomes
  • Demonstrate positive values and ethical practice, including respect for individual differences and robust collaboration with teachers and students
  • Establish a reflective practice and seek opportunities for professional growth

In-demand skills taught:

• Instruction for students with learning and behavior disorders (e.g., autism spectrum)
• Management of emotional and behavioral disorders
• Implementation of best practices for speech and language learning and social development for special education students
• Critical thinking and applying evidence-based research
• Curriculum and responsive lesson planning and development
• Written and oral communication
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders