This 18-credit post-master’s program prepares teachers of adolescents to educate all students in inclusive secondary classes. It enables teachers with secondary certification in a content area (e.g., social studies, math, English, science) to obtain New York State Certification as a Secondary Special Education Generalist with Content Area Specialist extension. Pace University is one of the few universities in New York to offer the courses required for this additional, and highly desirable, certification.
We require the GRE-Graduate Record Examination—General Test. Performance on the GRE will not outweigh the other required criteria in your application.
Certificate Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ED 671 | Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning | 2,3 |
| ED 677 | Literacy for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ED 679 | Practicum in Special Education | 3-6 |
| EDG 607 | Supporting Positive Behavior and Autonomy | 3 |
| EDG 616 | Cross-Disciplinary Instruction and Assessment in Inclusive Adolescent Classroom | 3 |
| EDG 618 | Individual Program Planning | 3 |
| TCH 211A | Child Abuse and Violence Prevention | 0 |
| TCH 211D | DASA- Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention & Intervention | 0 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Gainful Employment Disclosure for students in an approved non-degree certificate program.
