Apr 25, 2024  
2024 Graduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER-SPRING) 
    
2024 Graduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER-SPRING)

Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12 Generalist (M.S.) - HEGIS Code 0808.00


This is a program of study for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree and who wish to seek the Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12 Generalist certification.

In addition to the requirements in the teaching students with disabilities program listed below, students must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Major or the equivalent in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences.
Program Learning Goals - Educator Preparation Program

Our degree candidates have:

1. A strong knowledge of subject matter.

2. Our degree candidates demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge and the ability to use this knowledge to design effective lessons.

3. Our degree candidates acquire teaching skills that promote student learning.

4. Our degree candidates teach caringly and effectively and are professionals.

5. Our degree candidates demonstrate an understanding of effective assessment of learning practices.

6. Our candidates have multicultural perspectives and accuracy

7. Our candidates use technology effectively.

Academic Requirements (49 Credit Hours)


Grades 7-12 Subject Extensions


Candidates with a base certificate in SWD 7-12 generalist are eligible to be recommended for the extension title(s) at grade level 7-12 once they have successfully completed 18 semester hours of study or its equivalent in one or more of the following: earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, social studies, mathematics, English, Spanish, or French. For social studies, the candidate shall complete the 18 semester hours through a combination of study in United States history, world history and geography.

Teachers holding a students with disabilities certificate with content extension will be eligible to teach the content area to students with disabilities in a special class. This certificate with extension does not permit such teachers to perform as the teacher of record for a general education content area class.

NYSED Initial Certification


*Students who currently have NYSED initial certification are required to complete only one student teaching placement. Contact the Utica University Department of Education for further information.