Spring 2026 Update 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
Spring 2026 Update

Adolescence Special Education Dual Certification - Preservice Track: M.S


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NY State Program Code:

HEGIS Code:

CIP Code: 13.1001

(43 Credits)

This program leads to Students with Disabilities (SWD) All Grades and Adolescence 7-12 certification in a content area. The Preservice track is open to candidates who do not hold a NYS teaching certificate. Eligible applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject area and general education requirements.

Stephen Rubin, Associate Professor and Director            
Harvey Hall, Room 244
p – (516) 877-4394
f – (516) 877-4097
e – rubin2@adelphi.edu

 

Preservice Track


(43 Credits)

The goal of this program is to prepare future educators to become New York State certified in one of the four content areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and in Students with Disabilities (SWD) All Grades. Eligible applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject area and/or meet content core and general education requirements. Applicants will not have prior certification in secondary content or special education.

Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted. All courses with an * indicate required number of fieldwork hours.

FOUNDATION/LITERACY CORE (18 credits)


All Foundation / Literacy courses must be taken before advancing in the program.

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