Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK to Grade 12
Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Teaching Students with Disabilities (PreK to Grade 12)
Program Highlights
- Hybrid course format
- Designed for teachers with existing NYS certification
- Preparation to teach students with diverse educational support needs
- Two year program completion
Admission and Completion Requirements:
- Overall GPA ≥ 3.0 throughout and course completion
- Initial NYSED teaching certificate (or eligibility), including:
- Completion of 24-credit Content Knowledge prerequisites (English, Math, Social Sciences, Science)
- Completion of 9-credit Pedagogical Content Knowledge prerequisites (Foundations of Special Education, Literacy courses)
- Completion of NYSED workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention, and DASA
- Embedded fieldwork in courses
- Build portfolio in Anthology
Program Coordinator
Sun A. Kim
Powdermaker Hall 032L
718-997-5240
Sun.Kim@qc.cuny.edu
Administrative Staff
Jaclyn Arroyo
Powdermaker Hall 033
718-997-5240
jaclyn.arroyo@qc.cuny.edu
MSEd in Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK to Grade 12
2 Year Course Sequence (30-Credits)
|
Semester |
Course Number & Title |
Credits |
| Fall 1 | ECPSE 704: Critical Disability Studies and Culturally Responsive Sustaining Inclusive Education | 3 |
| Fall 1 | ECPSE 705: Introduction to Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| Fall 1 | ECPSE 722: Applied Behavior Analysis & Positive Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| Spring 1 | ECPSE 720: Instructional Strategies for Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities | 3 |
| Spring 1 | ECPSE 716: Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education | 3 |
| Spring 1 | ECPSE 707: Language, Literacy and Assessment Principles & Practices | 3 |
| Fall 2 | ECPSE 718: Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Fall 2 | ECPSE 708: Collaboration with Families & School-based Teams | 3 |
| Spring 2 | ECPSE 719: Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
| Spring 2 | ECPSE 746: Research in Special Education | 3 |
Program Completion Notes
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete all coursework.
- Perform successfully on all program assessments.
- Successfully complete a research project developed with, supervised, and supported by a faculty member.
- Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all requirements have been met for graduation.
- Incompletes must be resolved and ample time must be allowed for processing the change of grade forms.
- Candidates must apply for graduation on their CUNYFirst account.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to follow up to ensure that all paperwork is processed in time for graduation.
To apply:
- Hold (or expect) an initial/provisional teacher certification
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
- Write a well-organized, well-conceptualized essay that clearly communicates your reasons for pursuing a degree in special education. Indicate the nature of your current and past experiences with people with disabilities.
- Provide three letters of recommendation from professional sources that attest to the applicant’s superior abilities, qualities, and potential as a graduate candidate in special education.
- SPECIAL NOTE – As of 11/15/2021 the GRE in no longer required for admissions.
NYS Teaching Students with Disabilities Certification
Candidates who meet the requirements for graduation, and who have completed all required New York State seminars and have taken all required Content Specialty Tests (CST) will be recommended to the New York State Education Department by the Queens College Office of Teacher Certification for extensions to their licenses in Teaching Students with Disabilities at the appropriate age/grade level.