Overview

The Special Education (Internship Certificate) program of University at Albany leads to initial certification in teaching students with disabilities (grades 1-6) and fulfills the graduate degree requirement for professional certification in childhood education (grades 1-6).

If you've already earned your initial certification in childhood education (grades 1-6), you can prepare to work with special needs students by earning the master's in special education with internship certificate.

Graduates are commonly employed as elementary school teachers and special education teachers for grades 1-6 in public and private school systems, or work in institutions of higher learning or community agencies.

Program of Study

You could complete the program over 12 months, starting in June. After taking introductory courses over the summer, you take advanced evening classes and participate in integrated fieldwork throughout the fall and spring semesters. These applied learning experiences take place in local classrooms with students with special needs.

As a student at UAlbany, you get to work with children and specialists in educational settings such as schools, community organizations, and other learning sites. Your work will require both professional responsibilities and professional interactions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classroom Literacy Instruction

Instructional Environments and Practices for Students with Disabilities

Developing Reading Comprehension and Content Knowledge for Students with Disabilities

Math and Inquiry Instruction for Students with Disabilities

Managing School and Classroom-wide Student Behavior to Promote Efficient and Effective Instruction

Teaching Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts of All Schools Attended

Three Letters of Recommendation

Official GRE scores

Valid NY Childhood Education Certificate

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30802 USD / year

≈ 30802 USD / year
Out-of-State

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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