Program Contact
Dr. Carol Willard, Program Coordinator
302B Park Hall
315-312-2102
carol.willard@oswego.edu
The Special Education All Grades (Initial Certification) program is in the Curriculum and Instruction Department, which is one of six departments in the School of Education. Visit the program admissions page to apply
Program Description
This program focuses on developing your abilities to maximize learning for students with mild, moderate and severe disabilities in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 general education classrooms. Courses and integrated experiences will increase your understanding and utilization of research based practices in literacy, specialized instruction, assessment, data-based decision making, collaboration, positive behavior interventions, and assistive technology for a wide range of learners.
Prior to completing the final semester, candidates must have 6 credits of college coursework in each of the following: English Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Note: This is a masters program for individuals who hold a teaching certification in Childhood Education, Adolescence Education, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
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