As services increase for children in need of special education, so does job growth in the field.
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Pursuant to §52.21 of the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the educator preparation programs offered by Daemen College are considered to be continuously accredited for purposes of meeting the New York State requirement that all such programs maintain continuous accreditation. We are also pursuing accreditation through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Programs offered
- Initial/professional certification (grades 1-6) program: For individuals seeking New York State certification who do not possess a teaching certificate in special education.
- Professional certification (grades 1-6) program: For individuals who already possess an initial teaching certificate in special education and are seeking professional certification from New York State.
Program Benefits
- Daemen students engage in active discourse and field experience, thereby enhancing personal and professional growth.
- Evening, online, and hybrid courses are offered to accommodate demanding schedules.
- Program features small class sizes to increase interaction between students and faculty members who are dedicated to teaching excellence and providing personal attention.
Daemen’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) provides students experiential learning opportunities to promote best practice and collaboration. This leads to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals, organizations, and communities!
30 percent off the graduate per credit hour tuition rate awarded to accepted students of this Daemen program who have earned an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or above.
Career Outlook
- Many opportunities are available for graduates to work in schools or agencies in both suburban and urban settings that provide services to children with disabilities.
- Special education consultant teachers
- Special education resource room teachers
- Integrated special education co-teachers
Program Specifics
Students interested in applying to the Special Education program should submit an application to the graduate admissions office which will be evaluated on the basis of:
- Provide official transcript(s) from all accredited colleges or universities attended indicating the award of an undergraduate degree
- Upon acceptance possess a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or above (on a 4.00 scale)
- Submit a personal statement (up to 300 words) discussing your background and why you want to enroll into the specific graduate program.
- Provide a copy of a current resume, including all certifications and licensures.
- Provide two letters of recommendation
- Participate in a personal dispositional interview
Scholarships may not be combined; students may only receive one scholarship.
Graduate Merit Scholarship
30 percent off the graduate per credit hour tuition rate awarded to accepted students of this program who have earned an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or above.
Graduate Alumni Scholarship
Additional scholarships may be available for alumni, please contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Americorps Matching Scholarship
Awarded to accepted students who have completed an Americorps service commitment. Daemen College will match the 100 percent of the Segal Americorps Education Award OR provide a 30 percent tuition scholarship discount for Americorps alumni enrolling in our program.
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