Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

麻豆社鈥檚 advanced (in-service) program in special education leads to a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) and eligibility for New York state teaching certification in teaching Students with Disabilities All Grades (i.e., Special Education in grades PK-12).

The program in Special Education provides knowledge and skills to fulfill various special educator roles in today's schools and communities. Sufficient flexibility exists for graduates of early childhood, childhood, adolescence or special education undergraduate programs to deepen their skills in the field, link special education programs and services to the broader context of general education, and extend their knowledge and skills to work more effectively with students with disabilities.

Program requirements

The Special Education All Grades advanced teacher preparation program (MSEd) requires a minimum of 36 credits. In addition to intensive coursework, students complete fieldwork and practicum requirements.

In addition to the admission requirements listed on the Graduate School website, MSEd Special Education applicants must provide the following credentials:

  • Introduction to Special Education (SPED 501, SPED 500) or equivalent coursework
  • New York State initial certification/eligibility for initial certification in early childhood education, childhood education or adolescence education
  • Six credits each in English, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences
  • 30 credit major in liberal arts and sciences 

If you do not hold one or more of the initial certificates required for the MSEd Special Education program, you may be eligible for the:

  1.  Adolescence Master of Arts in Teaching Programs or the
  2. Childhood, Early Childhood and Special Education (Birth - grade 6) program.

Plan of study

The plan of study for the Special Education MSEd program provides students and advisors with a form to guide students through the requirements.

Required courses

MSEd Special Education (All Grades):

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Inquiries

For questions regarding 麻豆社鈥檚 advanced teacher preparation program in Special Education, please contact one of our academic advisors at spedonline@binghamton.edu 

Apply

To apply to this program, visit our Admissions page.