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Post Master’s Certificate in Special Education

Stay at the forefront of cutting-edge research and techniques to support students with special needs. Our faculty of world-class special educators and scholars will challenge you to learn advanced research-based practices and implement them effectively to meet the diverse needs of all students. 

  • Teaching Students with Disabilities, Childhood, Grades 1-6
  • Teaching Students with Disabilities, Adolescence, Grades 7-12
  • GESP 5004 | Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  • GESP 5005 | Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities
  • GESP 5201 | Assessing Students with Mild Disabilities
  • GESP 5307 | Instructional Strategies – Childhood classrooms
  • GESP 5208 | Developing Learning Environments – Childhood classrooms
  • GESP 6105* | Special Education Practicum

*Candidates are required to complete New York State teacher certification exams prior to the practicum.

  • GESP 5004 | Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  • GESP 5005 | Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities
  • GESP 5201 | Assessing Students with Mild Disabilities
  • GESP 5317 | Instructional Strategies – Secondary classrooms
  • GESP 5209 |  Developing Learning Environments – Secondary classrooms 
  • GESP 6106* | Special Education Practicum

*Candidates are required to complete New York State teacher certification exams prior to the practicum.

At a Glance

  • 18 Credit Certificate Program
  • Online
  • Complete in as few as 12 months for less than $11,500

CONTACT

  • Dana Caponong | Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions | dcaponon@stac.edu | 845-398-4220

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Our application process is simple: