esteves school of education
Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Esteves School of Education’s master’s and doctoral programs meet the highest standards in the field. Graduates are highly effective educators, school counselors and school leaders who believe in full inclusion, value diversity and are knowledgeable about best practices.
Master of Science in Special Education PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Participate in practical experiences while studying theoretical and research background. Through small class settings, students build relationships with their professors that create a positive and engaging learning community. Students learn best practices for working with students with varying needs, including how to work with gifted students. Focus on studying mild, moderate and
significant disabilities to better serve students.
Work closely with faculty in a small program designed to create highly-qualified special educators. This program prepares teachers to work with students with disabilities in grades 1-6.
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STUDENT TESTIMONIAL "When learning how to be an effective educator, it is without hesitation that I would send anyone to Sage. They will be molded into an outstanding special educator and be given countless opportunities to network and advance their career throughout their time at Sage." – Olivia Eggleston, Special Education Teacher at Queensbury Union Free School District
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended • One letter of recommendation • A 1-2 page career goals essay • Scores from one of the following: • GRE (Graduate Record Exam) • MAT (Miller Analogies Test) • edTPA • Content Specialty Tests • or equivalent Deadline: Rolling admission Start date: Fall, Spring, Summer semester
PROGRAM SUMMARY | Master of Science in Special Education Courses
Student Teaching
Note: All coursework, with the exception of EDU 594, must be complete before student teaching.
EDU 545
Technology and Literacy
3 credits
SED 555
Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with Disabilities
3 credits
SED 567
Introduction to Special Education
3 credits
RWL 572
Literacy Assessment
4 credits
SED 531
High/Low Incidence Disabilities
3 credits
SED 532
Severe and Multiple Disabilities
3 credits
SED 533
Strategies for Mathematics: Students with Disabilities
2 credits
SED 582
Strategies for Literary Development: Students with Disabilities
3 credits
EDU 594
Teacher-Researcher-Portfolio
3 credits
SED 595
Student Teaching in Special Education
3 credits
CPR Certificate
0 credit
Competencies
TOTAL CREDITS
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Non-Credit Requirements • DASA Workshop: Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools Prevention and Intervention • Reporting Child Abuse & Maltreatment • School Violence Prevention Workshop
CONTACT:
Leslie Peppin Office Coordinator Esteves School of Education 518-244-2313 | peppil@sage.edu
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