There are FIVE different Special Education programs. Candidates should select the program that is appropriate for their own background in Education.
Advanced Special Education
This program is appropriate for candidates who have completed the requirements for both Initial Childhood Certification and Special Education Certification at the undergraduate level.
Childhood Special Education
This program is appropriate for candidates who have completed the requirements for Initial Childhood Certification but who plan to secure Special Education Certification at the graduate level.
Adolescence Special Education
This program is appropriate for candidates who have completed the requirements for Initial Adolescence Certification but who plan to secure Special Education Certification at the graduate level.
Initial Childhood Plus Special Education
This program is appropriate for candidates with no prior certification who are seeking both Initial Childhood Certification and Special Education Certification at the graduate level.
Initial Adolescence Plus Special Education
This program is appropriate for candidates with no prior certification who are seeking both Initial Adolescence Certification and Special Education Certification at the graduate level.
See the scheduling information (pdf) fact sheet for recommended course sequence information for graduate special education candidates.
These programs meet the requirements for Professional Certification in New York State. They are not appropriate for teachers seeking special education certification in Canada.