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.
• Competitive scores on one of the following admissions entrance exams: Graduate Record Examination (GRE); Miller Analogy Test (MAT); or other acceptable, nationally normed admissions examination; or a passing score on the Praxis: Core Academic Skills for Educators, edTPA, or ATS-W exam.
• 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
• An earned or expected to be earned New York State initial certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2, Grades 1-6, or Grades 7-12)

Financial Support

• The SOE 50% Master’s Scholarship is available for students starting in or after Summer 2021! 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