M.A. Programs in Special Education at the Childhood Level (Grades 1-6)
These programs are designed to engage prospective teachers in thoughtful discussion of and interaction around some of the critical educational issues of our time, especially in the areas of developmental, linguistic, cultural, and racial diversity and educational equity. Assuming a personcentered approach to service delivery, NYU students learn to understand, create, and adapt assessments, curricula, and environments in order to address the spectrum of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs of the students with whom they will work.
- The Dual Certification Childhood Education and Special Education: Childhood (CSEC )
- The M.A. Program in Childhood Special Education (SECH)
The Dual-Certification Master’s Degree Program in Childhood Education and Special Education: Childhood (CSEC) (47 points)
This program is open to participants who have a bachelor’s degree but who are not yet certified to teach. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible for New York State certification in both general and special education at the childhood level (Grades 1-6). Students may complete this program on an accelerated, full-time basis in a little more than a calendar year, commencing early in the summer, followed by fall and spring semesters, and concluding the following summer.
Degree Requirements
Satisfactory completion of many Department of Teaching and Learning degrees includes field experiences.
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Course Number |
Title of Course |
|---|---|
General Pedagogical Core (16 points): |
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| TCHL-GE 2010 | Inquiries in Teaching and Learning III |
| LITC-GE 2001 | Language and Literacy in the Early Years |
| LITC-GE 2002 | Language and Literacy for the Upper Grades |
| SPCED-GE 2051 | Foundations of Curriculum for Diverse Learners |
| SPCED-GE 2124 | Individuals with Disabilities in Schools and Communities |
Specialized Pedagogical Courses - Childhood (12 points): |
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| CHDED-GE 2011 | Multicultural Perspectives in Social Studying |
| MTHED-GE 2115 | Teaching Elementary School Math: Foundations and Concept Development |
| SCIED-GE 2009 | Science Experiences in the Elementary School I |
| MPAIA-GE 2051 |
Integrated Arts in Childhood Education II |
| Integrative Seminar I: Study of Teaching | |
Specialized Pedagogical Courses - Special Education (12 points): |
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| SPCED-GE 2161 | Education of Children with Special Needs in Childhood Settings |
| SPCED-GE 2108 | Strategies for Working with Children with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities |
| SPCED-GE 2133 | Assessment and Instructional Design for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
| SPCED-GE 2052 | Education of Students with Severe/ Multiple Disabilities |
Observation, Fieldwork, and Student Teaching (6 points): |
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| SPCED-GE 2501 | Observations in Special Education |
| CHDED-GE 2901 |
Student Teaching in Childhood Education |
| SPCED-GE 2902 |
Student Teaching in Childhood Special Education II |
Culminating Experience (3 points): |
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| SPCED-GE 2508 | Integrating Seminar in Childhood Special Education II |
Also required for New York State certification is: |
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| TCHL-GE 2999 | The Social Responsibilities of Teachers: Drug and Alcohol Education/ Child Abuse Identification/School Violence Prevention |
The M.A. Program in Childhood Special Education (SECH) (30 points)
This program is open to participants who have a bachelor’s degree and who hold certification or are eligible for certification in childhood education. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible for New York State certification in special education at the childhood level (Grades 1-6).
Degree Requirements
Satisfactory completion of many Department of Teaching and Learning degrees includes field experiences.
|
Course Number |
Title of Course |
|---|---|
General Pedagogical Core (16 points): |
|
| SPCED-GE 2051 | Foundations of Curriculum for Diverse Learners |
| SPCED-GE 2124 | Individuals with Disabilities in Schools and Communities |
Specialized Pedagogical Courses (12 points): |
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| SPCED-GE 2161 | Education of Children with Special Needs in Childhood Settings |
Observation, Fieldwork, and Student Teaching (7 points): |
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| SPCED-GE 2501 | Observations in Special Education |
| CHDED-GE 2901 |
Student Teaching in Childhood Education |
| SPCED-GE 2902 | Student Teaching in Childhood Special Education II |
Electives (8 points) |
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| SPCED-GE 2901 |
Student Teaching in Childhood Special Education I |
| SPCED-GE 2131 | Psychological Foundations of Learning Disabilities |
| SPCED-GE 2055 | Literacy of the Special Learner |
| SPCED-GE 2136 | Psychological and Educational Assessment in Special Education , or others by advisement. |
Culminating Experience (3 points): |
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| SPCED-GE 2508 | Integrating Seminar in Childhood Special Education II |
Also required for New York State certification is: |
|
| TCHL-GE 2999 | The Social Responsibilities of Teachers: Drug and Alcohol Education/ Child Abuse Identification/School Violence Prevention |