Manhattan College Special Education Graduate Specifics

Manhattan College
Graduate Education Program in
SPECIAL EDUCATION

GOALS

To prepare special educators with a sound knowledge base (content, development, and methodology) that will guide their decision making and professional practices.

To prepare professionals with the attitudes and skills necessary for reflection which can be used to solve problems.

To prepare professionals who understand that becoming and being an effective practitioner is a life-long developmental process.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the Graduate Special Education Program each graduate will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of philosophical, historical and legal foundations of Special Education

Use formal and informal assessment tools to evaluate students and plan instruction

Plan and implement instruction based upon knowledge of the characteristics of disabled students, community resources, content and curriculum standards

Employ a variety of instructional strategies that meet the particular needs of disabled students

Utilize methodologies that provide active engagement in learning, skill development and problem solving

Create an environment tat encourages positive social interaction and appropriate behavior

Exhibit professionalism and engage in reflective practices

Students will understand the role of research in special education

REQUIREMENTS

Masters in Science

Professional Diploma

Masters of Science
(33 credits - 11 courses)
Required Core Courses:
(18 credits)
Methods of Educational & Psychological Research
Nature and Needs of the Exceptional Individual
Management Techniques and Curriculum for the At Risk and Behaviorally Disordered
Psycho Educational Assessment
Practicum in Teaching the At Risk and Special Education Student
Seminar/Internship in Teaching the Student with Disabilities or Seminar on Contemporary Problems in Special Education
plus 9 credits specialization
plus 6 elective credits

Professional Diploma
(18 credits - 6 courses)

Consultant Teacher

Management Techniques and Curriculum for the At Risk and Behaviorally Disordered
Integrated Learning I: Social Studies and Language Arts Instruction of the At Risk/Disabled Student (K-8)
Inclusive Practices
Integrated Learning II: Social Studies and Language Arts Instruction for the At Risk/Disabled Student
Consultation in the Schools
Curriculum Adaptation
plus 6 elective credits

Instructional Technology

Telecommunications for Interactive Learning
Technological Applications for the At Risk and Behaviorally Disordered
Computer Applications for School Administrators
Computer and Technology Utilization for Instructional Delivery
plus 12 elective credits

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of the Master of Science degree in Special Education, the child abuse requirement and SAFE, the student will fulfill the academic requirements for provisional certification as a special education teacher. When students have completed the degree requirements they will be recommended for a provisional certification, or permanent certification, if they have met the NYS regulations for two years of teaching experience and if required, passed the Assessment of Teaching Skills-Performance Video (ATS-P). The student must file an Application for Certificate with the Office of the Dean of Education in order to be recommended for certification. This application should be filed prior to graduation.

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