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Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education

The Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education offers both practicing teachers and career changers the opportunity to acquire, deepen, and expand their knowledge of supporting the holistic development of children, grades one through six. We offer a range of exemplary graduate programs in childhood, bilingual, special education, math, and science.

Attaining an M.S.Ed. in any of the innovative programs in our department will not only support you to gain New York State Certification, but will also provide you with both the analytical and practical skills to offer students, grades one through six, the support needed to thrive holistically. The mission of the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education is to prepare teachers for effective classroom practice of diverse students in urban settings. Our work is driven by a commitment to social justice and beliefs that all children can learn, that education is necessary for all humans to realize their full potential, and that a quality education is a right not a privilege. Our goal is the development of knowledgeable, skilled teacher candidates who are well versed in research, theory, and practice. Check out our programs in Childhood Education, Bilingual Education M.S.Ed. and Advanced Certificate (Birth-12), Special Education, Math, and Science.

To Apply

Applications are accepted each fall and spring semester. To start your application, click here.