Admission to the Program
Applicants for admission into the master degree program in Special Education must have earned a baccalaureate degree and must have suitable preparation in the behavioral sciences. Consideration will be given for teaching experience and other applicable experience.
Students who possess a bachelor degree but do not hold provisional/initial teaching certification must pass the LAST prior to matriculation. They must also: meet the New York State Education requirements in English, Math, Science, Foreign Language and Social Studies and a 30 credit academic concentration.
•Candidates must submit:
* Application
* Transcript(s)
* Narrative Statement of Interest in the Special Education Program
* Resume
* Interview with the Director of Special Education is recommended prior to admission
* Updated immunization record and meningitis form
Students who possess a bachelor degree but do not hold provisional/initial teaching certification must pass the LAST prior to matriculation. They must also: meet the New York State Education requirements in English, Math, Science, Foreign Language and Social Studies and a 30 credit academic concentration.
•Candidates must submit:
* Application
* Transcript(s)
* Narrative Statement of Interest in the Special Education Program
* Resume
* Interview with the Director of Special Education is recommended prior to admission
* Updated immunization record and meningitis form
