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The M.A. in Special Education has been designed and developed for New Jersey teachers who hold an initial certification in another teaching specialty. The major area of the program includes initial New Jersey certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities for certified elementary and secondary teachers. Seton Hall's M.A. in Special Education adheres to the New Jersey state law that requires the development of recommendations on awareness of and instructional methods for teaching children with special needs, autism, and other developmental disabilities.

The Special Education Program is a 36-credit program that yields a Master of Arts degree. Students are required to take 21 credits to receive their Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement and 15-27 credits depending on the concentration. For specific program requirements, view our curriculum below.

The M.A. in Special Education has been designed and developed for New Jersey teachers who hold an initial certification in another teaching specialty. The major area of the program includes initial New Jersey certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities for certified elementary and secondary teachers.

Official transcripts from all institutions attended

Letter of intent outlining your rationale for applying (2-pages, double spaced)

Two (2) letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references familiar with your character, interests, and academic ability

Personal Interview with the Admissions Committee

Graduate Studies within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media offers an array of degree types and programs designed for aspiring scholars and professionals. Each program provides students with dynamic learning experiences involving theoretical frameworks and practical components that permit students to recognize, test , and translate course material into academic, professional , and workplace settings required of a complicated and highly interactive world. Candidates for admission to the College’s programs should possess a strong academic record, demonstrated potential for academic success at the graduate level, and be current or aspiring leaders in the field.

The program accepts applications throughout the year and operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Admissions Option 2

Special Education with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.)

Special Education with a Concentration in Instructional Design and Technology (M.A.)

Curriculum

Lauren McFadden, Ed.D.

Faculty

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Special Education

Seton Hall offers well over a hundred rigorous and highly sought-after graduate programs in health professions, nursing, business, social work, psychology, communications, diplomacy and international relations, education, the sciences, and humanities fields. In addition to its breadth of programs, the University also provides a variety of traditional, interdisciplinary, and joint degree options, both on-ground and online.

M.A. in Special Education

Introduction

Admissions

Curriculum

Special Education with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.)

Special Education with TESOL (M.A.)

Special Education with a Concentration in Instructional Design and Technology (M.A.)

Program Leaders

English Language Requirements

About the School

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