Special Education (7-12): Residency
Masters of Arts in Teaching
Empire State University
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- Delivery Mode
- 75% Online
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- Total Credits
- 45
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- Degree Level
- Masters of Arts in Teaching
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- Contact Us
- 518-587-2100 ext. 2429
Earn your master degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
Empire State College's Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education (Adolescent, grades 7-12) program is a 45-credit, clinically-rich residency program available in the Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, and New York City areas.
The program's philosophy and subsequent courses are based on an inclusive model that prepares teacher candidates for collaboration and co-teaching in the inclusion classroom. Completion of this degree program and passing scores on the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations lead to NYS Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist Initial and Professional Certification.
- What's a master's degree?
- A master's degree is an advanced degree that usually takes two years to complete and typically requires students to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- Live classes
- You will learn in real-time while the instructor leads the class. Courses are similar to in-person classes, but you participate online.
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- 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.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- 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
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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