Curriculum

Certification

This 40-credit program leads to initial/professional certification in teaching students with disabilities, grades 1-6, or teaching students with disabilities, grades 7-12. Candidates must hold a teaching certificate in either elementary or secondary education to be admitted and therefore may also use this degree to satisfy requirements for professional (permanent) certification.

Required Foundations Courses

15 credits needed. The required core courses are designed to meet the New York state requirements for approved programs.

Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours: 3

Required Field Courses

6 credits needed.

Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours: 3

Required Culminating Experience

Credit Hours: 1