Overview
This Teaching Students with Disabilities 1-6 program from Suny Cortland is intended for students who have a bachelor's degree in childhood/elementary education or students who have a bachelor's degree in education that incorporates childhood education content including health, physical education, art, music, early childhood, speech and language disabilities, or special education.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify and apply knowledge of individual differences to provide meaningful, challenging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students in grades 1-6.
- Conceptualize and create safe, inclusive, culturally learning environments in order to support student learning in grades 1-6.
- Understand and use content knowledge to provide all learners access to and support progress within the general education curriculum in grades 1-6
- Understand and use multiple methods of assessment and data sources in making educational decisions for students in grades 1-6.
- Research and evaluate current issues, interventions and practices in order to support inclusive teaching and learning, as well as implement a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies for all students in grades 1-6.
Career Potential
The M.S.Ed. in Teaching Students with Disabilities from SUNY Cortland leads to New York certification in Students with Disabilities, grades 1-6.
This program enhances your professional credentials and prepares you for potential positions such as special or inclusive education teacher, chair of a committee on special education (CSE), developmental disabilities specialist, or community or college instructor.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Advanced Assessment of Students with Disabilities
- Discipline and Social Skill Development
- Students with Disabilities in Context
- Understanding and Conducting Educational Research
- Administration of Special Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications submitted after a deadline may be considered on a space availability basis.
Language
Credits
35-36
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Public Health Special Education View 770 other Masters in Special Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online Graduate School Application - Apply Now
- Official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges or universities attended to be forwarded directly to the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office.
- Note: Candidates for admission must present evidence of bachelor's degree conferral prior to the start of their academic program.
- Three letters of reference detailing the ability to meet the rigors of graduate study and the commitment to, and competence in, working with students with disabilities.
- A personal statement.
- Documentation of initial certification in childhood education or in field that incorporates childhood education content - evidence of pending or awarded certification.
- New York state mandates that all SUNY teacher preparation programs adopt college entrance assessments for admissions consideration.
Tuition Fee
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International
23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11310 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cortland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.