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Master of Arts in Special Education, NYC & Online

Learn to create inclusive classrooms for children with challenges through our two programs: MA in Early Childhood in Special Education or MA in Childhood in Special Education. 

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Credits

45–47
Credits
30 credits for those with a bachelor's in education
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Convenient payment options and student loans are available

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1:1
Student-teaching supervision
In-person placement where you live
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Location

Live Online
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The Programs in Special Education at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology are committed to educating future experts and innovators in special education. Graduates from our programs gain the job training to create inclusive classrooms for children with autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, developmental delays, emotional challenges, hearing impairment, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, speech or language impairment, visual impairment, and other circumstances. 

Our online courses will provide you with a thorough mastery of pedagogical practice and evidence-based teaching skills. You may add a specialty in technology in special education as well as literacy.

Your in-person one-on-one supervised student teaching experiences provide deep understanding of inclusive classroom practices and working collaboratively with families and agencies. As a student, you will be placed in an appropriate public or private school which provides inclusive classrooms. If you already have a position teaching or assistant-teaching, student-teaching requirements may be completed at your place of work.

Choose from: 

  • Master of Arts in Early Childhood in Special Education: designed to help you educate children with special needs from birth to grade two  
  • Master of Arts in Childhood in Special Education: designed for working with children grades one through six  
  • Dual Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education or Childhood and Special Education
  • Fast track curriculum If you have already completed a bachelor's degree in education  

All programs in Special Education are open to students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and may be teaching but may not yet be certified. Through the completion of either program, you will be eligible for your initial teaching certification in New York State in Early Childhood or Childhood and Special Education.

Full Program Breakdown

The Programs in Special Education at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology are committed to educating future experts and innovators in special education. Graduates from our programs gain the job training to create inclusive classrooms for children with autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, developmental delays, emotional challenges, hearing impairment, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, speech or language impairment, visual impairment, and other circumstances. 

Our online courses will provide you with a thorough mastery of pedagogical practice and evidence-based teaching skills. You may add a specialty in technology in special education as well as literacy.

Your in-person one-on-one supervised student teaching experiences provide deep understanding of inclusive classroom practices and working collaboratively with families and agencies. As a student, you will be placed in an appropriate public or private school which provides inclusive classrooms. If you already have a position teaching or assistant-teaching, student-teaching requirements may be completed at your place of work.

Choose from: 

  • Master of Arts in Early Childhood in Special Education: designed to help you educate children with special needs from birth to grade two  
  • Master of Arts in Childhood in Special Education: designed for working with children grades one through six  
  • Dual Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education or Childhood and Special Education
  • Fast track curriculum If you have already completed a bachelor's degree in education  

All programs in Special Education are open to students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and may be teaching but may not yet be certified. Through the completion of either program, you will be eligible for your initial teaching certification in New York State in Early Childhood or Childhood and Special Education.

Our instructors and supervisors are committed to improving the education of vulnerable children across the world. Graduates of our programs in Special Education connect children with special needs to evidence-driven teaching.

Instructors

Dr. Michele Kasson, Ilana Lesser, Ellen Bakst,  Dr. Ruth-Anne Sokol,  Dr. Alan Simanowitz, Dr. Tara Gensler, Maxine Checchi, Sharif Williams, Amy Alter, Phyllis Weinfeld and Dr. Barbara Schwartz

Program Director

Build your expertise through online synchronous classes

Gain hands-on in-person field experiences with children who have challenges close to where you live

Feel supported in small and nurturing learning settings

Learn to adapt learning environments to meet children’s diverse needs

Complete each MA in one year if you already have a bachelor's degree in education

Earn your initial certification in general and special education

Admissions

Visit our admissions webpage. You will find information on: upcoming deadlines, application requirements, points of contact and upcoming webinars.


Offered Curriculum Layouts 

to discuss your interests with Dr. Joan Rosenberg or contact her at 917.783.8169 or joan.rosenberg@yu.edu.

 

 
Prospective Students

Admissions

Visit our admissions webpage. You will find information on: upcoming deadlines, application requirements, points of contact and upcoming webinars.


Offered Curriculum Layouts 

to discuss your interests with Dr. Joan Rosenberg or contact her at 917.783.8169 or joan.rosenberg@yu.edu.

 

 
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