The M.S. in Adolescent Education and Special Education (Dual Certification, Grades 7-12) program at the College of Mount Saint Vincent is designed for career changers or recent college graduates who wish to receive a New York State teaching license.

This 14-month accelerated program consists of 45 credits and blends vital academic content with practical classroom teaching experience through a Teaching Fellows residency program. Fellows are paired with a classroom mentor-teacher. Teaching Fellows work alongside their mentors in a grade-appropriate classroom, attend school-based staff meetings and professional development seminars, and assume instructional responsibilities as assigned. Before starting classroom-based activities in the fall, all Teaching Fellows attend a College of Mount Saint Vincent summer institute designed to provide the professional knowledge and skills upon which to build a successful career in education.... [-]

NTID offers a graduate program leading to the master of science degree in secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This unique program prepares students to meet the national need for teachers of secondary students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program’s purpose includes the preparation of teachers not only as effective and ethical practitioners but also as scholars and leaders in the profession.

Faculty members in this program are international leaders in research and are highly skilled in the education of deaf people. A carefully designed system of faculty advisement is a prominent feature of this program. On-campus facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and a well-established system of educational access services combine to make this a vital program for both deaf and hearing students who desire careers as professional educators of deaf students. Graduates of this program have a 96 percent pass rate on the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.... [-]

The MS in communication disorders is a 54-credit degree program that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Students are prepared to pursue ASHA certification upon graduation. The program also meets the academic and clinical training requirements for New Jersey state licensure and qualifies students for the speech-language specialist certification from the New Jersey Department of Education.

The master’s program provides academic and clinical training which develops the skills necessary to assess and treat communicatively impaired individuals spanning all age ranges. The on-campus clinic provides intensive training to young children and adults while an extensive list of off-campus sites provides experiences with a wider variety of populations. These include adults and children with developmental disorders, acquired neurogenic disorders, congenital and acquired hearing loss, voice disorders, fluency problems, and limited English proficiency.... [-]

MSc Educational Sciences: Communication and Deafblindness

Would you like to analyse and improve the communication possibilities of deafblind people? Then this is the programme for you.

The Master's degree in Communication and Deafblindness is a unique programme during which you acquire theoretical and methodological skills. These skills will enable you to analyse communication in situations that are specific to the field of deafblindness. You will learn to apply this knowledge in the contexts of research and intervention. The programme is especially interesting for those who are already working as professionals and who would like to expand their basic knowledge and research skills.... [-]

The Department of Elementary, Literacy, and Special Education in the College of Education is proud to offer the MSE in Reading Program. This NCATE/ILA accredited program provides graduate candidates with the opportunity to extend their areas of licensure by pursuing graduate degrees. All graduate faculty members are dedicated to excellence in their profession and have received awards and recognition in leadership, scholarship, and service to the areas in which they teach.

The primary purposes of this program are to 1) prepare reading specialists/literacy coaches/ with advanced knowledge, strategies, leadership skills and professional dispositions that will allow them to work with struggling readers and writers, assist other classroom teachers in various aspects of teaching, and lead the reading/literacy program in the public schools and other institutions; 2) help classroom teachers improve their reading/literacy instruction. The program is designed to meet the performance standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE/CAPE), the International Literacy Association (ILA), and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).... [-]

Graduates are eligible for both initial New York State certifications in Childhood 1-6 general education and in Childhood 1-6/Special Education (Teaching Students with Disabilities). MCNY's Masters in Education attracts highly motivated professionals who are committed to the education of all children. As a student here, you will participate in a challenging curriculum that incorporates full-time work and internship requirements with intensive study. You will enjoy the benefits of a close-knit learning community, where students rely on each other for knowledge and support throughout their time here.

New accelerated 12-Month Initial Teacher Certification Master of Science in Education: Dual Childhood 1-6/Special Education (Teaching Students with Disabilities) Program. This 1-year, 3-semester, 46-credit program is designed for the person who is committed to the educability of all children and who wants the flexibility of possessing the certifications to teach in a general, inclusive or special education setting on the elementary level (grades 1-6). The program leads to initial teacher certification in both Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and Teaching Students with Disabilities (Special Education), upon graduation and successfully completing NYSED requirements, including passing grades on CST Multi-Subject (002) and the CST Students with Disabilities (060) certification exams. A Purpose-Centered System of Education uniquely links theory to practice at each stage of the learning process. Through a cohort model, students are organized into peer learning communities to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding aligned to the New York State Teaching Standards. Because the program is... [-]