Inclusive Special Education (Severe/Multiple Disabilities), M.S.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis for all semester starts, but a fall start is recommended; the suggested deadline is January 1. Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
• A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about student learning, commitment to diversity, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration and ethics
• 3 letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers
• Resume or CV
• GRE not required (optional)
• An earned or expected to be earned NYS initial certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2, Grades 1-6, or Grades 7-12)

Financial Support

• 50% tuition scholarships for ALL accepted master’s students for 2022-2023! Affordably advance your career and impact the lives of others through new scholarship opportunities.
• Additional scholarships through the Burgoyne-Burt Scholarship Fund are also available for a limited number of students! All program applicants will be considered.
• TA and Assistant Teacher positions are available for students in many of our partner community agencies, schools, and preschool programs.
• TEACH Grant
• School of Education Endowed Scholarships, including the Emily Angeline Scholarship, the Roland & Barbara Cook Scholarship, and the Marshall M. Gelfand Special Education Scholarship.
• While most Graduate Assistantships through the Department of Teaching and Leadership are provided for doctoral students, some are available for master’s students.
• Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources