Overview

Upon completion of the Special Education, M.S.Ed. program at State University of New York Potsdam, candidates will meet the academic requirements for certification in their current certification area, and be recommended for their Initial/Professional certification in one of the following special education teaching levels: Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2), Childhood (Grade 1-6), or Adolescent (Grade 7-12, Generalist).

Please note that students may also receive certification at both the Early Childhood and Childhood levels.

Key facts:

What You Will Learn:

A deep understanding of learning disabilities and differences, as well as the methods and strategies to empower student success.
The ability to assess and diagnose students with mild to moderate disabilities, and design interventions and curriculum to meet their needs.
Expertise in creating an inclusionary classroom environment, and implementing differentiated instruction to help students with special learning needs and styles perform at the highest level possible.
Creative approaches for integrating technology into your classroom to enhance learning.
Collaboration and communication skills central for working as part of a school team addressing the unique needs of B-12 learners.
Knowledge of behavior management strategies to help your classroom run smoothly.
Foundational knowledge about current issues, policy, and educational research in the field of special education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Characteristics of Learners with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Educational Research: Critical Issues in Special Education

Field Experience

Technology in Special Education

Diagnosis and Assessment of Educational Disabilities

Teaching Reading for Students with Special Needs

Behavior Management for the Special Educator

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Potsdam, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

All graduate applicants must show evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from a duly accredited college or university, typically through submission of an official transcript obtained through the registrar’s office of each prior institution attended.

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for the purpose of obtaining an admissions decision. However, proof of completion of bachelor's degree requirements, and conferral of that degree must be submitted no later than the end of the fourth week of classes.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average as indicated within each specific program of study. All programs utilize the most recent 60 credits for GPA purposes (unless otherwise indicated) / 3.0 GPA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13570 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13570 USD / year

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In-State

11310 USD / year

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