Childhood Special Education (M.S.E.)
30 credits
NYSED 25434/25444
The master’s degree program in Childhood Special Education prepares teachers who already have childhood (grades 1–6) or elementary certification (pre-k–6), offering the knowledge and skills needed for teaching special education in grades 1 through 6. The coursework and field experiences develop competencies in understanding, assessing, and instructing children with mild disabilities and lead to New York state certification as a teacher of Children with Disabilities in Childhood Education.
In addition to the general admission and completion requirements for master’s-level graduate study, candidates must provide evidence of their initial/provisional or permanent/professional certification as a childhood or elementary teacher.
Program of Study
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CTGE 5159 | Assessment of All Children With Disabilities | 3 |
| CTGE 5161 | Differentiating Instruction for All Students | 3 |
| CTGE 6192 | Research in the Teaching Process | 3 |
| CTGE 6310 | Educating Students with Disabilities in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| CTGE 6320 | Col/Consult w/Fam & Prof | 3 |
| CTGE 6261 | Media Literacy Technology | 3 |
| CTGE 6340 | Interventions Read / Write | 3 |
| CTGE 6350 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| CTGE 6781 | Instructing Bilingual Special Education Students | 3 |
| CTGE 5222 | Practicum for In-Service Teachers | 3 |
| CTGE 0718 | Childhood Special Education Portfolio | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Required Workshops
The following workshop is required for students in this program.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE 0270 | Autism Training Module | 0 |