Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Certificate for Teaching Students With Severe or Multiple Disabilities - Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) in Hempstead United States | 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 Certificate for Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities is tailored for special education-certified teachers seeking enhanced pedagogical expertise to support students with significant disabilities across all grade levels. This program equips educators with specialized techniques for fostering communication, language development, and functional academic skills through diverse instructional approaches. Participants will gain crucial competencies in assistive technology implementation and alternative assessment methods. Successful completion results in a New York State Annotation for Teaching Students With Severe or Multiple Disabilities (students can choose between two available program options).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications for admission to this advanced certificate program in the Department of Specialized Programs in Education are made to the Office of Graduate Admission. Admissions decisions are based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria. The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Students may consider applying even if they fail to meet one of the criteria listed below but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate. All individual cases will be reviewed by an Admissions Counselor before being referred to the graduate program for further review.
Valid New York State classroom teaching certification in students with disabilities.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Valid New York State classroom teaching certification in students with disabilities.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
30,510