Inclusive and Special Education (All Grades) MSED

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Overview 

The Division of Education offers a program in the teaching of students with disabilities leading to the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) based in Corning, NY. The graduate program in Inclusive & Special Education is designed to prepare teachers

of students with disabilities as consultants, program coordinators, specialists, and classroom teachers (all grades). The program's emphasis is placed on the practical application of current curriculum approaches and strategies, materials, methodologies, development, assessment, techniques, evaluation, and professional responsibilities of the inclusive special education teacher. Upon completion of the program, the student is expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of inclusive and anti-ableist assessment, curriculum, and instruction. This is a professional certification program for teachers who have met New York State’s content core requirement in the liberal arts and sciences.

Mission and Objectives

The Education Division at Alfred University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Alfred University collects and analyzes evidence of the following claims and cross-cutting themes as a means of continual improvement.

The Alfred University Division of Education Claims

1. Graduates of our programs learn and understand the subject matter they are certified to teach.
2. Graduates of our programs learn how to convert their knowledge of a subject matter into compelling lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
3. Graduates of our programs act on their knowledge in a caring and professional manner that leads to achievement for all learners.

111 Cross-cutting dimensions integrated throughout the program

• Learning how to learn
• Multicultural perspectives and understanding
• Technology

Purpose of the Degree

The graduate program in inclusive special education is designed to prepare master teachers of students with disabilities as consultants, program coordinators, specialists, and classroom teachers (all grades). The program's emphasis is placed on the practical application of current curriculum approaches and strategies, materials, methodologies, adolescent development, assessment, techniques, evaluation, and professional responsibilities of the inclusive special education teacher. Upon completion of the program, the student is expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of differentiated, universally designed, and individually adapted assessment, curriculum, instruction, and behavior support for all students, particularly students with disabilities.

Admission to the Inclusive & Special Education Program

Prior to entering the Inclusive & Special Education Program, applicants must meet all requirements for current New York State classroom teacher certification. Applicants must provide evidence of teacher certification, official undergraduate transcripts and letters of recommendation as required in the graduate application process.

GPA Requirement

All graduate students admitted to Alfred University must maintain a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. In addition, to be eligible for certification in New York, students in this program should have no grade below “B” in core pedagogical courses.

Certification

The degree in Inclusive & Special Education meets the criteria for, and may be used in partial fulfillment of, the requirements for permanent and professional certification in New York. Additionally, students completing the Inclusive & Special Education Program fulfill the requirements for certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades) .