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Key Facts

On successful completion of the program, individuals will be recommended for New York state certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities, 7-12, Generalist.

The Secondary Special Education Generalist program from Hofstra University goal is to develop ethical scholar-practitioners who are committed to social justice and dedicated to reflective, participatory and collaborative teaching processes. Literacy, culturally responsive instruction, universal design for learning, technology and research-based practices are integrated throughout all aspects of the program with a focus on teaching students with special needs at the adolescent level.

The program reflects a clinically rich teacher-preparation approach and requires a variety of field-based experiences including 100 clock hours of field experience and a student teaching experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Students With Learning, Cognitive, and/or Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities

Technology and Assistive Technology in Special Education

Instructional Learning Strategies for Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12

Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities, Grades 7-12

Creating Effective Classroom Environments through Collaborative Consultation

Psychoeducational Assessment in Special Education

Curriculum and Methods for Students With Diverse Learning Needs

Language, Culture and Identity: Literacy Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults

Language and Literacy in Middle Childhood and Adolescence

Reading and Writing With Adolescents: Pedagogical Practices

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hempstead, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major, concentration, or the equivalent in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences.
A completed application form for the master's program.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate course work or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
Two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities at the adolescent developmental level.
Content Area requirements prerequisites for teacher education programs (see below).
A written personal statement of professional intent.
Interview with a faculty member in special education.

Tuition Fees

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27280 USD / year

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27280 USD / year

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27280 USD / year

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Living costs

Hempstead

United States

1300 - 2834 USD / month

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