Special Education, Grades 7-12 Generalist, M.S.E.D. - Initial Certification

Prerequisites: Students must hold valid NYS teaching certificate in one of the following: English Education 7-12, Mathematics Education 7-12, Science Education 7-12, Social Studies Education 7-12, Modern Language 7-12 or TESOL from accredited IHE; 3.0 GPA required for D.C.; Successful completion of Content Specialty Test: Multi-Subject 7-12.

To be completed prior to admission:

Literacy in Content Areas or equivalent (3 cr)
Adolescent Development (3 cr)

To be completed prior to internship:

6 credits of college coursework in each of the following: English Language Arts, mathematics, social studies and science (24 cr).

Special Education, Grades 7-12 Generalist, (30 cr)

A. Core & Specialization (24 cr)

SPE 504 - Teaching Exceptional Students Credit: 3
SPE 517 - Reading Interventions for Student with Disabilities (7-12) Credit: 3
SPE 521 - Educational Planning: Proactive Behavior Supports Credit: 3
SPE 525 - Educational Planning for Students with Severe Disabilities Credit: 3
SPE 530 - Assistive Technology for Special Educators Credit: 3
SPE 535 - Special Education Methods Grades 7-12 Credit: 3
SPE 537 - Assessment for the Special Needs Student Credit: 3
EDU 583 - Teaching English Language Learners Across the Curriculum Credit: 3
EDU 583 is not required for TESOL Educators, instead take elective (3 cr).

B. Internships (3 cr)

SPE 596 - Internship: Special Educator (7-12) Credit: 3

C. Capstone Experiences (3 cr)

EDU 516 - Continuing Professional Development through Research Credit: 3
Program Culminating Examination.
Professional presentation or manuscript.