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2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Special Education (Grades 7-12), M.S.Ed. in Inclusive Secondary


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Associate Professor Giuliani, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5143, George.A.Giuliani@hofstra.edu

For students with no formal course work or teaching experience in secondary education or special education at the adolescent development level. 49 s.h. program. This dual graduate pre-service program leads toward the New York state initial certificate to teach adolescents in social studies, mathematics, sciences, English or foreign languages (grades 7-12) and the New York state  initial/professional certificate to teach special education at the adolescent developmental level (grades 7-12). The program is designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. Literacy, multicultural education and information technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program with a focus on teaching students with special learning needs. The Master of Science in Education in Inclusive Secondary Special Education conforms with New York State Learning Standards in the various areas of secondary education certification as well as the standards and guidelines of the Council for Exceptional Children for the preparation and licensure of special educators.

Admission Requirements


Students may apply through the Office of Graduate Admissions. Admission to the M.S. in Education  in Inclusive Secondary Education program in the department of counseling, research, special education, and rehabilitation is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a liberal arts and sciences concentration.
  2. A completed application form to the master’s program.
  3. Completion of General Education Core for teacher education programs.
  4. Completion of course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
  5. A minimum grade point average of 3.0.
  6. Three letters of recommendation of which at least one addresses the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities.
  7. A written personal statement of professional intent.
  8. Interview with a faculty member in special education.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student’s potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.

Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 49



A maximum of 12 s.h. of graduate course work leading to the master of science in education degree may be completed prior to matriculation in the program.

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to remain in the program. Courses in which students receive grades below C- confer no credit toward the graduate degree but are included in determining grade point average.

Choose From - Semester Hours: 3


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Select at least one course from the following: 3 s.h.

Note


To qualify for the New York State Annotation for Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities students will be required to complete additional course work in SPED 248: Education of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders, or SPED 249: Understanding Physical, Sensory and Health Disabilities as well as an additional field experience (SPED 238) for a minimum of 50 hours working with students with Severe or multiple disabilities. Students seeking the annotation must be matriculated in this program.

Field Experiences Prior to Student Training


Prospective Teachers in the Inclusive Secondary Special Education program complete a minimum of 100 clock hours as participant observers in designated schools prior to student teaching.

At least one placement will be spent in a site recognized by the New York State Education Department as high needs. Field experiences are integrated extensively into course curricula. Placements are arranged by the Office of Field Placement and the Special Education Program Director.

Special Methods Courses


Special methods courses for specific content areas are as follows:

Student Teaching


Students will qualify for admission to Student Teaching, SPED 223G and 223S, when they have satisfied the following requirements:

  1. Successful completion of 37 s.h. of core course work, including all courses in Phase I and II.
  2. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher in overall graduate course work.

Admission by permission of the graduate program director and application to the Office of Field Placement and the department of counseling, research, special education, and rehabilitation, due on May 1 for the succeeding spring semester and February 15 for the succeeding fall semester. Application forms are available in Hagedorn Hall, Room 118.

Graduation Requirements



  1. Completion of liberal arts and sciences requirements.
  2. Completion of content area requirements.
  3. Completion of 49 semester hours with no fewer than 42 s.h. in residence.
  4. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in overall graduate course work and all special education core courses.
  5. Passing grade on the comprehensive examination.
  6. All course work taken in satisfaction of the degree requirements must have been completed within a five-year period.

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