Special Education: Students with Disabilities All Grades

Advanced Certificate

Buffalo State University

  • Delivery Mode
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    12 - 15
  • Degree Level
    Advanced Certificate
  • Contact Us
    716-878-5602

Earn your advanced-certificate degree online

You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students

This online program is designed for candidates who have a Master’s in Education and initial/professional certification in an area of general education from New York State.
 
Buffalo State University (Exceptional Education) offers a NYS approved program that prepares candidates to teach students with disabilities in grades PreK-12. This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification for Students with Disabilities: All Grades (PreK-12). To receive certification, students must also pass the applicable New York State certification exams and fulfill other New York State certification requirements.
 
Teachers who already hold a valid special education certification should consider obtaining the All Grades SWD certification to allow them to work with students with disabilities in all grade levels, ages 3-21.
 
NYS faces a critical and ongoing shortage of certified special education teachers across nearly all grade levels. Increase your marketability; reach out for more information.
 
 

What's an advanced certificate?
Advanced, or graduate, certificates are designed to provide focused study to support a particular career interest. They vary in number of credits and typically require students to have a bachelor’s degree.
  • What's it like to earn this degree online?

    Let's put your mind at ease about online learning

  • 100% Online
    This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
  • Classes on your schedule
    Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
  • Same faculty as on-campus
    The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
  • Personal concierge
    You will have one person who acts as a single point of contact for any and all questions you may have.
  • Learn by doing
    Participate in field experiences such as internships, clinical placements, and service learning to apply your academic knowledge in the world.
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How do I enroll?

Follow these steps to start your application

  1. Go to the online application
  2. Create an account
  3. Complete the forms or save for later
  4. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
  5. Submit any supplemental materials, if required
  6. Send in your academic records
  7. APPLY NOW

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