Overview

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

• Learn to give children from birth through grade 2 the healthy start they need in school and in life. Nazareth defines inclusive education, also called special education, as nurturing students in their pursuit of a meaningful life.
• Gain knowledge, understanding, and skills to develop early intervention environments and learning experiences that support young children's physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development.
• Benefit from Nazareth's accomplished faculty, clinically rich program, and innovative approaches to learning, which have given the College's inclusive education programs a long, proud history of transforming dedicated learners into well-prepared, effective educators.

What to Expect

• A blend of classroom instruction and on-site experience
• Site-based classes at local partner schools and educational settings
• Individual advisement is available for program planning and support in applying for N.Y. state certification.
• Program graduates are recommended for two N.Y. state teacher certifications: Birth through grade 2 and Students with Disabilities at the initial and professional levels.
• You have the option to get specialized preparation in teaching students with autism and students with severe or multiple disabilities, and a federal grant may cover your cost for those courses. See details about the Interdisciplinary Specialty Program in Autism (I-SPAN) specialization and the I-SPAN Scholars grant opportunity, which also can cover the Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities annotation.