M.S. in Education degree program: teacher of students with disabilities generalist (grades 7-12)
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| Dembek, Ginny | Program Coordinator | 718.951.5000 x3877 | 3302 James Hall |
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| Kyprianou, Stella | Program Coordinator | 718.951.5000 x5447 | 2105 James Hall |
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| Lee, Yoon-Joo | Program Head | 718 951 5000 X 3879 | 2205 James Hall |
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Admission Requirements
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Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education |
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April 15th - Applications accepted on a rolling basis until all places are filled. |
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The program does not accept applications for Spring |
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Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 1. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.' http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply/documents.php) 2. Two letters of recommendation 3. Resume 4. Photocopy of New York State or other state teaching certificate 5. A brief biographical statement of 500 to 1,000 words describing your reasons for pursuing the specific graduate program to which you are applying and your future professional goals. REQUIRED TEST: 1. F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL- 79, IELTS- 6.5, PTE- 58-63, Duolingo 105-160. Interview with department. Refer to instructions at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply.php . All students accepted in to the School of Education are required to submit fingerprint verification before signing up for most education classes. Verification is needed if you already have fingerprint records or not. Please read the instructions in the link http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/education/certification/fingerprints.php, and if you have questions about the instructions, you can contact Helen Spencer at HSpencer@brooklyn.cuny.edu |
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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must present a minimum undergraduate scholastic index of 3.0. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in graduate education courses is required to maintain matriculation. International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 650 on the paper-based test, or 280 on the computer-based test, or 114 on the internet-based test, before being considered. For graduate studies.
Applicants must present evidence of six credits of prior upper division undergraduate or graduate work in each of four areas: humanities, including English; social sciences; mathematics; physical and/or life sciences.
Applicants are required to demonstrate written proficiency in English and must submit three appropriate letters of recommendation.
Applicants are interviewed and required to demonstrate written proficiency in English during the interview process
Applicants are admitted to this program only for the fall semester. Students should note additional requirements found at the beginning of this section as well as in the sections "Admissions" and "Academic Regulations and Procedures" in the Graduate Bulletin.
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Option A: 33 credits
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This option is for candidates who do not possess Transitional B Alternative Certification Certificates.
Thirty-three credits are required for the degree.
33 credits in the following courses:
Students must complete 21 credits in the following education courses: CBSE 7674T, 7676T, 7678T,7664T, 7657T, 7659T, 7503 or SEED 7503; and 12 credits in graduate liberal arts and sciences courses.
Students may be counseled to take CBSE 7699 and/or CBSE 7681 in addition to these courses.
In addition, students must complete a research project under advisement of a faculty member in Education - CBSE 7657T.
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Option B: 33 credits
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This option is candidates who qualify for a New York State Transitional B Certificate as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities Generalist (7-12). Option B is consigned to candidates sponsored by entities such as the New York City Teaching Fellows program.
Thirty-three credits are required for the degree.
33 credits in the following courses:
Students must complete 21 credits in the following education courses: CBSE 7674T, 7676T, 7678T,7664T, 7657T, 7659T, 7503 or SEED 7503;
and 12 credits in graduate liberal arts and sciences courses.
Candidates will also be required to register for SEED 6002T, the course which provides for onsite supervision, as required for NYS Transitional B Certificate holders.
In addition to these courses, candidates must complete a research project under advisement of a faculty member in CBSE 7657T.
