Overview
In the Teaching English and Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grades 7–12, Initial Certification from New York University, students will learn pedagogical theories and methods that address the needs of students with disabilities and other learning challenges; build a strong foundation in English, literacy, and language arts; and acquire valuable classroom experience.
Careers and Outcomes
Across the country, schools are experiencing a consistent shortage of special education teachers – particularly those with content-area expertise needed from high school teachers.
You’ll graduate from this program eligible for dual New York State certification in English and Special Education for grades 7–12, with an option to pursue a certificate extension to also teach grades 5–6. You’ll be sought after by employers for your ability to teach students of all backgrounds, with and without learning challenges like autism, dyslexia, and attention difficulties.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Inquiries into Teaching and Learning
- Drug and Alcohol Education/Child Abuse Identification and School Violence Prevention
- Adolescent Learners in Urban Contexts
- Integrating Education Technology in Teaching and Learning
- Educating Students with Disabilities in Middle Childhood and Adolescent Settings
- Psychological and Educational Assessments in Special Education
- Education of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
42 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Teaching View 1090 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3 (required)
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- An English major or 30 semester hours in English that includes:
- 12 semester hours of literature
- 3-6 semester hours in language
- 3-6 semester hours in writing
- 3 semester hours of a language other than English (American Sign Language is acceptable)
- 6 semester hours of mathematics (includes statistics)
- 6 semester hours of natural or physical sciences
- 6 semester hours of social science/studies
Tuition Fee
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International
21540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10770 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
21540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10770 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
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.
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