Mar 07, 2026  
2026-2027 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2026-2027 Graduate Studies Bulletin
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SPED 237A - Teaching Students With Disabilities


Semester Hours: 3
This practicum experience is for certified teachers seeking a master’s as well as certification in Students with Disabilities birth-grade 2 or Students with Disabilities pre k-12, all grades. This course provides practice within an educational setting for a minimum of 50 clock hours with students with exceptionalities.  In-service teachers seeking certification at the B-grade 2 level will spend 25 hours in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and 25 hours in grades 1-2.   In-service teachers seeking certification k-12, all grades will spend 25 hours in grades pre k-6 and 25 hours in grades 7-12.   University supervisors visit periodically during placement.  Mandatory weekly seminars focus on the analysis of teaching behavior using research based - best practice theory as well as the development of reflective practice skills.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Completion of all core courses and proof of New York State certification. Pass/Fail grade only. Admission by permission of adviser and application to the Office of Field Placement and the Department of Specialized Programs in Education  by May 1 for the succeeding spring semester and February 15 for the succeeding fall semester.


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