Special Education

The Special Education program prepares students to help children with a diverse range of abilities and disabilities reach their fullest potential. At the core of our teaching philosophy is the commitment to uphold the dignity of every child and to create a climate in which all children and families are valued and respected.

Our goal is to provide teachers with the skills that meet the unique needs of children and enhance their quality of life. While some children require specialized services, we train teachers to work in inclusive settings and regular classrooms that encourage children to become as independent as possible and to integrate them into a broad spectrum of activities.

Special Education Degree Programs and Certificates Available:

• Early Childhood Special Education Programs

  • M.S. Single Certification: Early Childhood Special Education
    (In-Service Track)
  • M.S. Dual Certification: Early Childhood Special Education
    (Pre-service Track)
  • M.S. Dual Certification: Early Childhood Special Education
    (In-service Track)
  • Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education
    (Plan of Study and Gainful Employment Disclosure)

• Childhood Special Education Programs

  • M.S. in Childhood Special Education, Grades 1-6: (Certification Track)
  • M.S. in Childhood Special Education Studies (Non-Certification Track)
  • M.S. Dual Certification in Inclusive Settings (Pre-service Track)
  • M.S. Dual Certification in Inclusive Settings: Childhood Special Education (In-service Track)
  • Advanced Certificate in Childhood Special Education, Grades 1-6
    (Plan of Study and Gainful Employment Disclosure)

• Adolescent Special Education Programs

  • M.S. in Adolescent Special Education in Inclusive Settings, Dual Certification (Pre-service Track)
  • Advanced Certificate in Adolescent Special Education, Grades 7-12
    (Plan of Study and Gainful Employment Disclosure)

• Bilingual Childhood Special Education Programs

  • M.S. in Bilingual Childhood Special Education Tri-Certification in Inclusive Settings (Pre-service Track)
  • M.S. in Bilingual Childhood Special Education Tri-Certification in Inclusive Settings (In-service Track)
  • M.S. in Bilingual Childhood Special Education in Inclusive Settings – Alternative Certificate: Transitional B Program

For more information, contact:

Dr. Anne M. Mungai
Chair, Curriculum and Instruction
Director, Adolescence and Childhood Special Education
Harvey Hall, Room 234
p – 516-877-4096
e – mungai@adelphi.edu