Program Overview
The Teaching Students with Dissabilities 7-12 at Suny Cortland is a MSc programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching Students with Dissabilities 7-12 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Cortland, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching Students with Dissabilities 7-12 programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Special education teacher, grades 7-12
- Resource room teacher, grades 7-12
- Committee on Special Education (CSE) chair
- Developmental disabilities specialist
- Curriculum specialist
- Transition Services Coordinator
- Supported Employment Job Coach Specialist
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Completed online Graduate School Application\xc2\xa0
- Official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges or universities attended to be forwarded directly to the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office.
- Three letters of reference detailing the ability to meet the rigors of graduate study and the commitment to, and competence in, working with students with disabilities\xc2\xa0
- A personal statement\xc2\xa0
- Documentation of initial certification in adolescence education\xc2\xa0
- \xc2\xa0Documentation of successful completion of six credit hours of course work at the undergraduate or graduate level in literacy development and language acquisition that may have been completed as part of your adolescence education program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,320 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,470 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Suny Cortland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, United States
SUNY Cortland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The university...
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- Duration 24 months
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