Program Overview:
With each education course, a pre-service candidate can usually expect to spend at least 10 hours in the schools completing embedded field hour assignments. Over the course of the program, candidates spend over 150 hours conducting school-based field hours.
Candidates must also complete courses in one major concentration area (Math, Science, Social Studies, English or Spanish) plus liberal education classes, which are requirements for teaching in New York State.
Perhaps the key component of the 5 year program is the methods block. In this class, candidates are co-taught by professors from general education and special education. Essentially, they model the type of teaching and collaboration expected in schools. After four weeks of intensive on-campus teaching, candidates enter the school for a full day of teaching two days a week. While in the schools, the professors are on site to provide feedback and guidance.
At the conclusion of the 5 year program, candidates complete two seven week student teaching experiences, one at the grades 7-9 level and another at the grades 10-12 level. One placement is in special education, and the other in general education. At the end of each student teaching placement, candidates take over the role of the teacher. Also during the final semester, candidates present their professional portfolio to the faculty and members of the professional community. The portfolio is a compilation of work completed throughout the undergraduate and graduate program. The portfolio process is an exciting time when candidates are given the opportunity to reflect on all they have learned while presenting those accomplishments to other professionals.
Unique Program Features
- Earn your Bachelors (B.A.) and Masters Degree (M.S. Ed.) in this 5 year, accelerated program
- Be eligible for 2 certifications Grades 7-12 in a content area (Math, Science, Social Studies, English or Spanish) AND Special Education Generalist
- Currently there are teacher shortages in math, science, and 7-12 special education
- Teach in a variety of settings, including urban, suburban, and rural school districts
- Work closely with faculty both at the College of Saint Rose and in the surrounding school districts
- Experience firsthand working and teaching students with a wide range of disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds beginning in your freshman year
Program Contacts:
To email the Department Chair,
Edward Pieper, Associate Professor of Special Education
Program Webpage:
Dual Degree Adolescence Education/Special Education Generalist 7-12 BA/MSED
Program Requirements: (63 credits)
Major in Special Education Generalist: Students with Disabilities (SWD) (Grades 7-12) BA/MSED
Undergraduate Courses (27 credits)
| EDU 102 | Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 103 | Child Abuse Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 106 | HIV/AIDS/ and Communicable Diseases Safety Education Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 111 | Dignity For All Students Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 300 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EPY 243 | Adolescent Psychology and Development | 4 |
| EPY 337 | Substance Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| EPY 370 | Ed Psych/Instruct Tech | 4 |
| SED 146 | Individuals with Disabilities and Exceptionalities in the School and Community | 4 |
| SED 347 | Curriculum and Instruction for Pupils with Significant Disabilities | 4 |
| SEE 249 | Prin & Proc Eff Behav Mgmt | 4 |
| SIE 365 | Inclusive Curriculum and Instructional Design in Secondary Schools | 4 |
Graduate Courses (36 credits)
| LRC 521 | Advanced Literacy Improvement in the Secondary School | 3 |
| LRC 528 | Reading and Writing for Adolescents with Disabilities: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| SEC 520-524 | Methods of Teaching (English, Foreign Language, Math, Science, Social Studies) in the Secondary School | 3 |
| SEC 506 | Issues and Research in Special Education | 3 |
| SED 529 | Issues and Research in Special Education | 3 |
| SED 567 | Advanced Theories and Practices in Teaching Children and Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Challenges | 3 |
| SIE 566 | Classroom and Students with Disabilities Assessment | 3 |
| SIE 585 | Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners: Eng/ SS | 3 |
| SIE 586 | Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners: Math/Sci/Tech | 3 |
| SIE 584 | Portfolio: Inclusive Adolescent Education | 1 |
| SIE 580 | On-site Inclusive Adolescence Professional Experience | 3 |
| SIE 595 | Seminar in Teaching and Research in Inclusive Adolescence Education | 3 |
SIE = Secondary Inclusive Education
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Candidates complete two seven week student teaching experiences, one at the grades 7-9 level and another at the grades 10-12 level. One placement is in special education, and the other in general education.
Professional Accreditation
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org/.
Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.ncate.org/.
Career Opportunities and Graduate Studies:
Minor(s):
Complete minors listing
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.
More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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