Overview

The MSEd in Professional Certification in Special Education (Advanced Preparation) from The City University of New York is also designed for those with special education certification who are seeking to further their knowledge/skills and gain an additional age-level certificate (birth to grade 2 or grades 1-6).

This program offers three tracks:

Learning Disabilities (SEAPRLD): Those seeking professional certification in Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 with a concentration in Learning Disabilities.
Behavior Disorders (SEAPRBD): Those seeking professional certification in Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 with a concentration in Behavior Disorders.

Early Childhood Special Education (SEAPRECSE): Those seeking professional certification in Students with Disabilities Birth to Grade 2.

Progress Standards

Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.

Key Course Performance Standards

Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses.

Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program.
Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading and Writing for Students with Learning Disabilities: Methods 1 (KC)
Supervised Clinical Teaching of Students with Learning Disabilities: Part 1 (KC)
Math, Organizational and Social Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities: Methods 2 (KC)
Methods and Materials for Teaching Students with Behavior Disorders (KC)
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics and Implications for Intervention
Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Its Applications to Young Children with Special Needs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

NYS initial or professional certification in students with disabilities grades 1-6 or birth to grade 2 or NYS permanent certification in special education, K-12.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a master’s degree in special education (any age-level) with a GPA of at least 3.5.
Two professional references.
A personal statement.
Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teacher or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

Tuition Fees

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20520 USD / year

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20520 USD / year

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In-State

11090 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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