Severe or Multiple Disabilities

专业详情

The M.A. degree in Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities is designed for individuals who already hold initial certification as a teacher of students with disabilities and who are working toward professional certification. Graduates who meet all requirements of the program, and who complete all state requirements, will be recommended to New York State for an Annotation in the Teaching of Students with Multiple/Severe Disabilities.

This program prepares teachers to work with students with severe and/or multiple disabilities in inclusive and specialized settings. Through coursework and practicum experiences, the program fosters the acquisition of the specialized knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to provide effective educational programs for students with severe and/or multiple disabilities.

This 32-credit program typically takes one year to complete (Fall through Summer).