Inclusive and Special Education

M.S.T. in Inclusive and Special Education

The fully online Master of Science in Teaching degree in Inclusive and Special Education is an innovative, clinically rich program designed both career changers and recent college graduates seeking initial teacher certification in Students with Disabilities (All Grades). The 47-credit program has been designed to meet the regulations and certification requirements of the New York State Education Department, the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Our sense of purpose is creating a space for you to feel successful and connected to your learning experience. Students receive individual and personalized attention from a faculty advisor who stays with you throughout the program, with fully online and asynchronous courses that meet the needs of everyone’s ever-demanding schedules.

The program can be completed in four, five or six semesters, allowing flexibility for our teacher candidates to balance their career goals and aspirations with the demands of their everyday lives. Courses will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters, with both full-time and part-time options.

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Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Administer a variety of educational assessment tools in inclusive and self-contained classrooms, demonstrating competencies in collecting and analyzing data to effectively support the academic, behavioral, social and emotional development of students with special needs
Demonstrate a solid knowledge base of the subjects and disability areas they will teach
Evaluate the impact of cultural and social contexts on students’ behaviors to develop a responsive intervention plan
Collaborate in team meetings to provide a culturally responsive manner with families, school professionals and communities to provide supportive programs and services.

Career Outlook

SUNY Potsdam alumna Ashley Penny ’12 & ’15 works as a special education teacher for BOCES, in addition to serving as the mentor program coordinator at the Sheard Literacy Center.

SUNY Potsdam alumna Raegan Becker ’22, left, walks with Dr. Mei Shen outside Colton-Pierrepont Central School, where Becker was researching the effectiveness of inclusion-based classrooms.

“The need has never been greater for compassionate, highly skilled educators who can support diverse learners and help every child reach their potential."
James Cruikshank Interim Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies

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