Childhood Special Education: In-Service Track, M.S.

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NY State Program Code: 26398
HEGIS Code: 0808.00
CIP Code: 13.1001

(33-39 credits)

Stephen S. Rubin, Associate Professor and Director
Alumnae Hall, Room 238
p – (516) 877-4986
f – (516) 877-4097
e – rubin2@adelphi.edu

In-Service, Certification track

Recent New York State regulations require that candidates wishing to become special educators must also be certified in a particular grade range. The M.S. in Childhood Special Education is an in-service program for candidates who already hold initial (provisional) certification in childhood (elementary) education. For candidates who hold no certification or hold certification in an area other than elementary and/or special education, the department offers the dual major in Special Education in Inclusive Settings. This program awards initial NYS teacher certification in both Childhood Education, grades 1–6 and Students with Disabilities, grades 1–6.

Note:

Courses are three credits unless noted otherwise. All courses with an * require field work hours.

Requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) in Childhood Special Education: In-Service Track

For candidates certified in elementary/childhood education

Prerequisites

EEC (0810) 600 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3.00 *Fieldwork
SPH (0878) 602 - Speech & Language Development Credits: 3.00

Required courses

EEC (0810) 610 - Current Topics in Special Education - Research I Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 620 - Technology and Instruction Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 630 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 700 - Foundations, Families,Cultures and Learning Credits: 3.00 * (10 hours fieldwork)
EEC (0810) 720 - Formal and Informal Methods of Assessment Credits: 3.00 * (25 hours fieldwork)
EEC (0810) 705 - Team Collaboration Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 710 - Classroom Management Credits: 3.00 * (25 hours fieldwork)
EEC (0810) 750 - Methods of Instruction Credits: 3.00 * (25 hours fieldwork)
EEC (0810) 788 - Master’s Seminar in Special Education Credits: 3.00
ELY (0802) 630 - Lit for the Exceptional Child Credits: 3.00 * (25 hours fieldwork)

Student Teaching

(3 credits)

EEC (0810) 792 - Practicum in Special Ed for Teachers Certified in Other Areas Credits: 3.00
or
EEC (0810) 793 - Practicum Special Ed for Teachers Certified in Other Areas Credits: 3.00

Additional Graduation Requirements - D A S A Training

EDU (0801) 697 - Dignity for all Students Act ( D A S A ) Training Credits: 0.00