Overview

The Adolescent Special Education for Content Teachers programme offered by University at Albany prepares certified grade 7-12 content area teachers to become knowledgeable regarding best practices in special education so they can serve those learners with the greatest needs. Students will become familiar with research-validated components of effective assessment, instruction, and behavior management. The program meets the academic requirements for initial and professional certification for Students with Disabilities Generalist (grades 7-12).

The certificate program has multiple objectives, but the primary educational and career student learning objectives are that at the end of the program, the students will know:

the historical and legal foundation of special education

the characteristics of students with disabilities, including students with autism

how to create educational environments that accommodate individual differences, including students with autism

appropriate curriculum and research-validated instructional practices, including use of assistive and instructional technology as appropriate

appropriate behavior management strategies, focusing on positive behavioral interventions

collaborative strategies for working with others involved with students with disabilities

assessment approaches and evaluation strategies

how to apply their knowledge to the education of adolescent students with disabilities during their practicum and internship placements

Careers

Special education reflects a powerful national move to include all children in appropriate educational programs. Exceptional children are entitled by law to a free appropriate public education. This education depends on the skill, knowledge, and commitment of their teachers who must be educated in the arts and sciences, as well as having strong knowledge in their specializations.

For those individuals considering a career in special education, there are many possible roles that they may assume. These roles vary from classroom teachers, in either special or inclusion education classrooms, to resource teachers or consultant teachers supporting both students and other teachers who are working with students with special needs.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Characteristics of and Methods for Teaching Exceptional Secondary Students in

Inclusive Settings

Practicum: Teaching Students with Diverse Learning Needs

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

Effective Instruction

Assessment of Students with Disabilities

Curriculum and Instruction for Adolescents with Disabilities: Collaboration and

Co-Teaching

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

NY state certification (initial or professional) as a classroom teacher (7-12).

A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or from an institution authorized by the Board of Regents to confer degrees.

Appropriate required course distributions: General Core in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Content Core, Pedagogical Core.

A 3.0 or better (out of a 4.0) quality grade point average.

Completion of DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) training.

Three letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant’s teaching or academic work.

A compelling written statement of intent or reason for pursuing the advanced certificate in special education.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23100 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

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