Master of Science in Inclusive Special Education (Grades 7-12)
Program Overview
A special note to applicants for 2012 or 2013: See information about the SUITR scholarship option for this program.
This program is right for you, if…
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You hold or will hold an undergraduate degree in any field of study (teaching or non-teaching), and want to be prepared to work with students with disabilities in middle and high schools. (Some liberal arts requirements apply. See information on courses.)
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You want a degree that builds on the long and distinguished traditions of inclusive education and disability studies of Syracuse University faculty.
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You believe that all students deserve access to high quality classroom and social opportunities.
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You want a program that combines theory with extensive, half-day practice in schools.
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You want a master’s degree that will meet the academic requirements for the Students with Disabilities (7-12) Generalist teaching certificate in New York State. The certificate gives you the credential to support the learning of students with disabilities in general education classrooms as a consultant, specialist, or resource teacher. (Candidates with 18 credits in one of the grade 7-12 academic content areas may apply to New York State directly to extend their certification to teach that subject in a self-contained special education classroom.)
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You want to complete your master’s degree and meet the academic requirements for professional certification within no more than 15 months of full-time study, beginning in a summer session;
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Or, you want the option to complete your program part time.
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With full-time study (9 credits or more), you would like to take advantage of a 33% reduction in tuition with the High Needs Scholarship.
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Program Contact
Maithreyee Dube
Email: mddube@syr.edu
Phone: 315-443-9659
Ready to apply?
Click here to go to the Syracuse University online application information page.