C.A.S. in Teacher of Students With Speech-Language Disabilities

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This course work prepares students for eligibility toward NYS Education Department teacher certification.

General Education Core

See the General Education Core Requirements within the School of Education and Allied Human.

Program Requirements

In addition to the below course work, students are required to complete (or provide documentation of) a 1 hour seminar regarding OSHA’s universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, a 2 1/2 hour seminar regarding identification and reporting of Child Abuse and Child Abduction, a 2 hour seminar focusing on School Violence Prevention and Intervention, and a 2 hour seminar regarding Education Laws.

Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities, requires transcript review confirming completion of liberal arts and sciences requirements, content and pedagogy courses.

Students must successfully complete all required NYS teacher examinations. Following completion of all required course work for eligibility for teacher certification students should submit their application materials directly to Hofstra’s Advisement and Certification Office. For further information, please contact the Graduate Program Director at (516) 463-5508.