Post Master's Certification Only Students with Disabilities (SWD) All Grades
100% Online & Flexible: Balance your studies with your teaching career.
Expand Your Certification: Become certified in Students with Disabilities: All Grades (PreK-12).
Increase Your Impact: Gain the expertise to support diverse learners across all grade levels.
Advance Your Career: Special education certification enhances job opportunities and salary potential.
Expert Faculty & Support: Learn from experienced educators committed to your success.
At-a-Glance
Post-Masters Certification
This fully online program is tailored for educators who hold a master’s degree in education and possess initial or professional certification in an area of general education issued by New York State.
The program equips educators with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively teach students with disabilities across all grade levels, from Pre-K through Grade 12. Upon successful completion, educators will be recommended for New York State certification in Students with Disabilities: All Grades (PreK-12).
Gain Expertise
With the increasing demand for qualified special education teachers, this program prepares you to address the critical need for skilled professionals to support and advocate for students with disabilities across all grade levels, from Pre-K through Grade 12.
Gain the expertise to make a meaningful impact on diverse learners while advancing your career in a high-need and rewarding field.
Earn Your Certificate Online
The Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate in Special Education: Students with Disabilities (All Grades) is designed for passionate teachers who hold a master’s in education and New York State certification in general education.
This fully online program prepares you to support and advocate for students with disabilities in grades PreK-12 while advancing your career.
- You hold a Master’s in Education and a 3.0+ GPA.
- You have a New York State initial or professional certification in general education.
- You’re committed to inclusion, advocacy, and supporting students with disabilities.
- You want to become certified in Students with Disabilities to advance your career.
- Apply Online
Simple and seamless application process. - Complete Your Coursework
Gain specialized knowledge in special education. - Pass the NYS Certification Exams
Prepare for success with expert guidance. - Become Certified
Earn your Students with Disabilities: All Grades (PreK-12) certification and advance your teaching career!
You must:
- Complete a master’s degree in education;
- Obtain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better from master’s program.
- Have a New York State Teacher Certification at the initial (provisional) or professional (permanent) level in an area of general education.
- Complete three credit hour college-level course in introduction to the nature and needs of students with disabilities (e.g., EXE 100 or course equivalent) with a minimum grade of C for undergraduate coursework and a minimum grade of B for graduate-level coursework. Each applicant will have completed this requirement as an undergraduate or will be required to complete EXE 500 or course equivalent.
- Complete the online application.
EXE 500 INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS* 0-3
EXE 501 EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
EXE 502 MANAGING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS** 3
or EXE 511 WRITING IEPS ACROSS THE P-12 GRADE SPAN
EXE 503 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 3
EXE 679 PRACTICUM—SPECIAL EDUCATION ALL GRADES*** 3
Total Credit Hours 12-15
*This course is only required for those who did not meet this entrance admission criterion.
** EXE 502 is required for those who did not previously take a college-level classroom management course. All others will be required to take EXE 511.
***EXE 679 Practicum Special Education All Grades can be supervised remotely. There is no need to physically be in Western New York.
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