Special Education

Queens College offers accredited graduate programs in Special Education that prepare teachers to support learners with disabilities and their families.

The programs emphasize evidence-based teaching, culturally responsive practice, collaboration with families and professionals, and field experiences. Programs lead to New York State initial or professional certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities.

• Convenient: Classes are in the late afternoon and evening, designed for teachers and preservice teachers.
• Flexible: Hybrid and online programs are available.
• Fast-track: Get your certification as quickly as 2 semesters!
• Begin without delay: Start your program while waiting for your teaching certification or completing prerequisites, if eligible.

Programs are organized in 2 grade bands:

• Early Childhood Special Education (Teaching Students with Disabilities, Birth to Grade 2)
• All Grades Special Education (Teaching Students with Disabilities, PreK to Grade 12)

Click below for specific program information. Our programs support certified teachers in acquiring one of the NYS Teacher of Students with Disabilities certifications and/or the Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential.

For additional information please see the QC Graduate Catalog.