Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Certificate in Special Education in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,510
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The advanced special education certificate is an 18-21 semester hour program tailored for New York state-certified childhood or adolescent education teachers seeking focused professional development.
Hofstra University's special education programs aim to develop skilled professionals in teaching exceptional children and youth. Graduates will demonstrate academic excellence while embracing reflective, participatory, and collaborative approaches across diverse educational settings. This advanced certificate equips both current and aspiring teachers with essential skills for effectively instructing students with various disabilities. The program emphasizes diagnostic assessment methods, evidence-based teaching strategies, collaborative consultation approaches, and universal design for learning principles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Advanced Certificate Program in Special Education in the Department of Special Education must possess New York state classroom teaching certification at the childhood, middle childhood, or adolescent developmental level.
A completed application form to the advanced certificate program,
A minimum grade point average of 3.0,
Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching of students with special needs,
A written personal statement of professional intent, and
Interview with a faculty member in special education
The Department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate's potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
A completed application form to the advanced certificate program,
A minimum grade point average of 3.0,
Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching of students with special needs,
A written personal statement of professional intent, and
Interview with a faculty member in special education
The Department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate's potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
30,510