Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education - Special Education in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
For educators holding New York State certification in childhood education or literacy who wish to specialize in teaching students with disabilities (childhood through adolescence): 34-37 semester hours required. This curriculum prepares ethical scholar-practitioners to effectively educate diverse learners across various school environments. The program features a structured series of core courses and practical experiences focused on instructing students with all types of disabilities and special healthcare requirements, culminating in New York State initial/professional certification for special education at the childhood level. Participants may enroll and fulfill supplementary coursework to obtain the New York State Annotation for Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Initial or professional New York state teacher certification in childhood education.
A completed application form to the master's program.
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.
Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities.
A written personal statement of professional intent.
Interview with a faculty member in special education.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
A completed application form to the master's program.
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.
Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities.
A written personal statement of professional intent.
Interview with a faculty member in special education.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
35,030