SUNY Cortland is located in the city of Cortland in New York, and offers graduate study in special education. The master's program in teaching students with disabilities is designed for students who have already completed baccalaureate studies in childhood education or education with an additional concentration area of study. Required coursework includes autism spectrum disorders and teaching the special education learner in the general education classroom, as well as a master's project. Upon graduation, students that have successfully completed degree requirements in Cortland's special education graduate program can pursue varied career opportunities, from a special education teacher to a developmental disabilities specialist.
The State University of New York College at Cortland
P.O. Box 2000
Miller Building, Room 116
Cortland, NY 13045
607-753-2011
cortland.edu
The College at Brockport offers multiple graduate programs in special education studies as part of the Department of Alternate Adolescence Inclusive Education. Previous study in education at the undergraduate level is not a prerequisite for enrollment in Brockport's inclusive education graduate programs. Students enrolled in the program can select from concentrations in English, science, mathematics and social studies to complement Inclusive Education master's degree study. The program's curriculum includes the core courses diversity in education, special education methods and language skills. The master's degree awarded upon completion of the program satisfies New York state's academic requirement for the New York State Professional Certificate. Additionally, the college secures placement for students in field positions as part of an externship requirement.
The College at Brockport
350 New Campus Dr.
Brockport, NY 14420
585-395-5060
brockport.edu
The College of Old Westbury is one of the southernmost SUNY colleges, located in the metropolitan New York City area on Long Island. The college features several graduate degree programs in adolescence education, which allow you to earn a Master's in Teaching, suitable for students that have completed baccalaureate study in education and for those changing careers. In addition to choosing specializations in areas like biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, social studies or Spanish, the program's curriculum includes a "pedagogical core" that features coursework in special education, as well as other teaching areas like literacy and human development. A discipline-specific field observation externship, in addition to special education specific coursework, satisfies the college and state requirements for certification in special education instruction.
The College At Old Westbury
State University of New York
223 Store Hill Rd.
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516-876-3000
oldwestbury.edu