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Dec 11, 2024
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2006-2007 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Special Education, P.D.
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Associate Professor Schwartz, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5778, Diane.C.Schwartz@hofstra.edu
For students wishing advanced training in the special education field—31 s.h.
beyond the master’s degree. The course of study seeks to strengthen the student’s
grasp of the relationship between the development of programs for exceptional
individuals and historical and philosophical issues in general education; broaden
the student’s familiarity with educational and social services to exceptional
children and adults; and deepen the student’s understanding of research needs,
trends and issues in the field of special education.
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Admission Requirements
- A master’s degree in special education or in a functionally related field plus
a New York State certificate as a teacher in special education; a grade point
average of 3.0 from an accredited institution.
- Certification in elementary or secondary education, reading or speech and hearing
and special education.
- At least two years teaching in the field of special education.
- At least three letters of reference from professional and/or academic sources.
- A detailed resume of professional and related experiences; a comprehensive statement
of professional goals and objectives.
- A personal interview with department faculty.
Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 31
Area 1. Specialization - Semester Hours: 19
Area 2. Related Professional Study - Semester Hours: 12
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