English (5-9 and 7-12); Special Ed English (7-12); Special Education PreK-12, MPS (E704A)
48 credits
This Masters program prepares English teachers to teach both general education adolescent students as well as adolescent students with disabilities. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in English Grades 5-12, and Special Education English 7-12, and Special Education PreK-12.
Prerequisites:
Program and Certification Requirements:
48 Credits
This Masters program prepares English teachers to teach both general education adolescent students as well as adolescent students with disabilities. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in English Grades 5-12, and Special Education English 7-12, and Special Education PreK-12.
Pre-Requisites
The following courses or their equivalents must appear on a graduate or undergraduate transcript at the time of graduation:
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Per NYSED:
English (30 credits)
In general, courses offered by an English department that are considered core requirements toward a degree in English are acceptable. For example, courses in composition, English literature, poetry, playwriting, grammar, and English linguistics are acceptable. For certificates that require 30 semester hours in the content core, a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit for study in related areas such as speech, drama, theater, and journalism may be allowed toward this requirement.
Entry Level
| EDU.5000 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU.5088 | Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5130 | Classroom Management in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU.5083 | Assessment in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
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Intermediate Level
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| 6 Credits in English | |
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| 6 Credits in Science | |
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| 6 Credits in Mathematics | |
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| EDU.5371 | Assistive Technology in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5085 | Instructional Strategies in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5032 | Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings (PK-12) | 3 |
| ENE.5005 | Literature for Adolescents | 3 |
| ENE.5516 | Linguistics of English: Past, Present, and Future | 3 |
| EDU.5387 | Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU.5407 | English Curriculum and Methodology: Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EDU.5613 | Teaching Writing and Thinking: Grades 5-12 | 3 |
Capstone Level
| EDU.5550 | Research Seminar in Special Education and Literacy | 3 |
| EDU.5571 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Adolescence Education and Special Education | 3-6 |
| EDU.5590 | Masters Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
Additional Graduation Requirement
Students can meet this requirement either by successfully completing EDU 5344 OR through the completion of equivalent child or adolescent development course.
| EDU.5344 | Child Development and Learning (PK-12) | 3 |
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
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| Take NYS EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS test | |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in English | |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Students With Disabilities | 0 |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Multisubject 7-12 | 0 |
Certification Workshops
4 Required NYS Workshops:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |
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| Autism Workshop | |