The Inclusive Special Education 1-6 program is being phased out in favor of the reimagined Inclusive Special Education M.S. programs for Initial Certification and Professional Certification. Information on this page remains for current students and archival purposes.
The master’s degree in Inclusive Special Education (Grades 1-6, Preparation) prepares graduates to work with children and adolescents with disabilities, to ensure their right to a meaningful education in a general education setting. This program provides students with a background in childhood or elementary education the tools to understand and assess student needs, develop instruction that incorporates multiple learning styles, to understand culturally responsive and sustaining perspectives and pedagogies, and help all children succeed. Graduates meet the academic requirements for initial and professional New York State teacher certification in Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6); existing initial certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) is required.
Our graduates are in K-12 schools and other youth contexts including special or general education classroom teachers; teaching assistants or aides; consultant teachers; teacher leaders, department chairs, and school administrators; research and advocacy organizations; and community centers, agencies, and non-profit organizations.
The Inclusive Special Education (grades 1-6) master’s program requires 32 graduate credits. This program can be completed in 15 months of full-time study (summer to summer), or students can choose to study part time while working. In this program, you’ll take courses in disability studies, adaptive instruction, assistive technologies, and inclusive education theories and practice. This coursework will be supplemented by multiple full- and part-time field experiences in a variety of settings, allowing you to use your newly acquired skills directly in a classroom environment. Coursework areas may include:
Students will also complete a capstone project and presentation as their culminating degree experience, including a portfolio of instruction and assessment, a research paper, and reflections on your teaching philosophy and beliefs. More information on academic requirements available in the Syracuse University Course Catalog.
