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This 48-credit Master of Science degree equips you for dual New York state certification in Childhood Education and Special Education. You'll gain expertise in creating and delivering cutting-edge curricula for students in Grades 1 through 6, while specializing in teaching children with diverse special needs such as intellectual disabilities, learning challenges, emotional/behavioral issues, developmental conditions, and physical impairments. The program also examines special education's historical context, societal impacts, and legal framework, complemented by hands-on clinical experience working with special needs children. You'll develop skills to recognize different learning challenges and customize teaching approaches and resources to meet each student's unique requirements.