Special Education, MSEd

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Grow your expertise with this Special Education MSEd

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As special education programs and disability diagnoses increase, so does the need for qualified and thoughtful teachers. This 30-credit-hour program, designed for students who already hold an initial certificate in childhood or adolescent education, will help you on the path to a rewarding career in special ed.


Our flexible program offers both part-time or full-time learning so you can pursue your graduate degree while working. Either way, you will get hands-on experience and small class sizes. You will learn about the most modern methods and strategies for helping children with learning disabilities and differences. You will study inclusionary practices, differentiated instruction techniques, and the characteristics of typical and atypical learners. Take the first step into your new career with this degree.

 

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2.4
Million students are diagnosed with learning disabilities (like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and issues with executive function) in the U.S. This represents 41% of all students receiving special education across the United States.
$81,902
average average salary annually in New York state. -NEA.org
Demand
for special education teachers is expected to rise as disabilities are identified at a younger age, and as children are increasingly enrolled in disability programs.

Learning how to change lives: special education at Pace University

This program offers you:

  • flexible course planning, which allows you to choose part-time or full-time schedules
  • an entire semester of full-time practicum in a classroom setting
  • teacher-as-researcher course that includes an action research project
  • eligibility for an initial or professional certificate in teaching students with disabilities

Join a Network of Talented and Dedicated Educators

As one of the prestigious alumni of a School of Education graduate program, you will join a network of special educators who work throughout the world. Schools and educational employers include:

  • Academy of Language and Technology
  • Archdiocese of New York
  • Architecture Engineering & Construction Industries High School
  • Ardsley School District
  • Ascend Charter School
  • Brewster Central & Carmel Central School Districts
  • Briarcliff Manor & Croton School Districts
  • Brookfield Public Schools
  • Brooklyn Friends School
  • Byram Hills High School
  • Child Development Center- Jewish Board Foundation
  • Department of Education
  • Philadelphia School District
  • Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
  • Ramapo High School
  • Stamford Public Schools
  • Storefront Academy Charter School
  • The Bronx High School of Science
  • West Hempstead High School
  • Xavier High School
  • Yorktown Central School District
Pace University

About School of Education

For over 50 years, Pace University’s School of Education has prepared students to meet the requirements for teaching certification and to be agents of change committed to student success and lifelong learning. At Pace University School of Education, students receive the tools they need to be
successful educators from faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned for active engagement in progressive research activities. 

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