Program Requirements

This course work also prepares students for eligibility toward New York State Education Department teacher certification.

In their final semester of study, students must successfully complete all required NYS teacher examinations and NYS language proficiency examinations. Following completion of the M.A. degree and the teacher education requirements, students shall submit their application materials directly to Hofstra’s Advisement and Certification Office.

• FDED 247 - The Family as Educator: Multicultural Dimensions Credits: 3 s.h.

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• FDED 248 - Multicultural Education in the Metropolitan Area Credits: 3 s.h.
• SPCH 260S - Practicum II: Speech-Language Intervention and Assessment (Preschool, K-12) Credits: 2 s.h.
• SPCH 262S - Practicum IV: Teaching Students With Speech-Language Disabilities in Educational Settings Credits: 2 s.h.
• SPCH 264 - Speech and Language Pathology in the Schools Credits: 2 s.h.
• SPCH 265 - Language Diversity Across the Lifespan Credits: 3 s.h.
• SPCH 266 - Communication Assessment and Intervention for Bilingual Students Credits: 3 s.h.