Early Childhood Inclusive Special Education, MSED

Program Director: Dr. Rene' E. Hauser

This degree program prepares teachers for early childhood special education certification, which allows teachers to teach students with disabilities from birth to grade 2.

Graduates with this certification can teach in early intervention programs, preschools and grades K-2 in either inclusive or self-contained special education settings. Coursework is aligned with the Council for Exceptional Children professional standards for special education teachers and combines the realms of theory, research and field experience. 

Admission requirements

The admission committee reviews the following in considering candidates for this program:

1. Initial (or pending) Teaching certificate in elementary or secondary education
   •  Note: Candidates can be admitted prior to initial certification (passed edTPA and all NYS required certification tests) with a grace period of one semester from the start of the program to complete certification. 
2. Official transcripts of all prior college work (3.00/4.00 GPA)
3. Two letters of recommendation 
4. Interview Impromptu writing sample (taken at interview) 
5. EdTPA, GRE or MAT score

NOTE: State law requires SBU to collect immunization records from students taking six or more credit hours in any semester.

Degree Requirements