About the course

The 31 s.h. Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist with Extensions in Secondary Education program is designed for individuals who wish to teach students with disabilities on the secondary level in a variety of settings including subject-specific special education classes (mathematics, sciences, social studies, English, or languages other than English), in resource rooms or in supportive roles in inclusive programs as a consultant teacher or integrated co-teacher. Candidates who successfully complete this program will have the tools to teach all students in a range of environments and will have the appropriate content expertise to help ensure that all students are meeting the New York state learning standards. The content extension does not permit these individuals to perform as the teacher of record for grades 7-12 secondary education general education subject area classrooms. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Hempstead
Fall (September), 2024	Hempstead
Spring (January), 2025	Hempstead
Fall (September), 2025	Hempstead
Spring (January), 2026	Hempstead

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Hofstra University - INTO USA

Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university with a liberal arts and sciences concentration.

　　A completed application form to the master?s program.

　　A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.

　　*Submission of scores on a nationally-normed graduate admission test (GRE or Praxis). Recent SAT/ACT exams may be accepted if verifiable by the test provider.

　　Completion of General Education Core prerequisites for teacher education programs (see below).

　　Two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant?s potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities at the adolescent developmental level.

　　A written personal statement of professional intent.

　　Interview with a faculty member in special education.

　　TOEFL Exam, minimum 80*

　　IELTS Exam, minimum 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Hofstra University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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