Special Education M.S. Degree Program (Internship Certificate)

This program leads to the graduate degree needed for professional teacher certification in the area of Childhood (1-6) and initial/professional certification in Students with Disabilities (1-6).

MS in Special Education - 35 Credits

E Rdg 500     Classroom Literacy Instruction (3)
E Spe 650     Instructional Environments and Practicies for Students with Disabilities (3)
E Spe 651     Developing Reading Comprehension and Content Knowledge for Students 
                    with Disabilities (3)
E Spe 652     Math and Inquiry Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3)
E Spe 653     Managing School and Classroom-wide Student Behavior to Promote Efficient
                    and Effective Instruction (3)
E Spe 654     Teaching Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities (3)
E Spe 655     Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3)
E Spe 656     Teaching Written Expression to Students with Disabilities (3)
E Spe 669     Educating Students with Emotional Disorders and Challenging Behaviors:
                     Advanced Tiers of Support (3)
E Spe 680A   Clinical Internship: Teaching Students with Disabilities OR
E Spe 680B   Clinical Internship: Teaching Students with Disabilities OR
E Spe 682     Clinical Intenship: Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
                     (for a total of 6)

E Spe 681     Clinical Internship Seminar: Teaching Students with Disabilities (2)


Additional Program/NYSED Requirements:

  • Needs of Students with Autism Training