With Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities (grades 7-12)
This program is designed for individuals who do not already hold New York State initial or professional certification as a teacher of students with disabilities (grades 7-12). We prepare pre-service teachers to work with students with disabilities in inclusive and specialized settings. Through coursework and practicum experiences, graduate students acquire the broad-based knowledge and skills needed to provide effective educational programs for students with the full range of learning and behavior characteristics.
In addition, our programs provide specialized preparation in working with individuals with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder at specific age levels. This is accomplished through required coursework in general education content areas and psychology as well as a special education core including coursework and a variety of fieldwork experiences. Our degree programs are fully aligned with the New York State Learning Standards.
This 38-credit full-time program typically requires one and a half years to complete.
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This program is designed for individuals who do not already hold New York State (NYS) initial or professional certification as a teacher of students with disabilities. Itprepares pre-service teachers to work with adolescent students with disabilities in inclusive and specialized settings. Through coursework and practicum experiences, the program fosters the acquisition of the broad-based knowledge and skills needed to provide effective educational programs for students with the full range of learning and behavior characteristics. In addition, the program provides specialized preparation in working with children with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder at adolescent ages (grades 7-12). This is accomplished through required coursework in general education content areas and psychology as well as a special education core including coursework and a variety of fieldwork experiences. In addition, specialized coursework and practicum experiences are provided that focus on adolescent students with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program is fully aligned with the NYS Learning Standards.
Master of Arts (MA) Degree in Teaching Students with Intellectual Disability/Autism: Adolescent Generalist (grades 7-12) (ITDA-INIT): For individuals who seek NYS initial certification in Students with Disabilities - generalist (grades 7-12). This 38-point full-time program typically requires one-and-a-half years to complete.
Specialization Requirements, Intellectual Disability/Autism:
HBSE 4000 Introduction to special education
HBSE 4002 Instruction and curriculum for students with and without disabilities
HBSE 4006 Working with families of children with disabilities
HBSE 4010 Nature and needs of persons with intellectual disability/autism
HBSE 4011 Education of persons with intellectual disability/autism
HBSE 4015 Applied behavior analysis I
HBSE 4082 Assessment and evaluation of infants, children, and youth with exceptionalities
HBSE 4300 Practicum in assessment and evaluation of individuals with exceptionalities
HBSE 4700 Field observation in special education: Pre-student teaching
HBSE 4701 Observation and student teaching in special education: Intellectual disability/autism (two academic terms)
HBSE 4880 Opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities