Teaching Social Studies and Students with Disabilities, Initial Certification

New York University

United States of America, New York City

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New York University

United States of America , New York City

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-May-2022 February-2022

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 21,540 / year

Apply Date February-2022

Next Intake 26-May-2022

Teaching Social Studies and Students with Disabilities, Initial Certification

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Overview In the Teaching Social Studies and Students with Disabilities, Initial Certification from New York University you’ll combine content courses with general and specialized core pedagogy classes to help you develop the skills to work with a wide range of diverse students. You’ll study:US and world historyTeaching methods for social studiesTeaching methods and approaches to individualizing instruction for students identified with disabilities or other learning challengesEducational technologiesLanguage and literacy acquisition and developmentThe psychological and educational assessments of students with disabilitiesHow to design an effective curriculum in history for all types of learnersHow to advocate for students' needs and educational rightsEffective classroom management for all studentsHow to work collaboratively with parentsYou'll be prepared to teach grades 7–12 and, if you choose, grades 5–6 in New York State, working both with students who do not have special needs and with those who have a variety of learning challenges, including:AutismAttention difficultiesLearning disabilitiesEmotional and behavioral disabilitiesCareers and OutcomesAcross the country, schools are experiencing a consistent shortage of special education teachers – particularly those with content-area expertise needed from high school teachers. You’ll graduate from this program eligible for dual certification in New York State in Social Studies and Special Education for grades 7–12, with an option to pursue a certificate extension to also teach grades 5–6. You’ll be sought after by employers for your ability to teach students of all backgrounds, with and without learning challenges like autism, dyslexia, and attention difficulties. I want to find another Master Course

In the Teaching Social Studies and Students with Disabilities, Initial Certification from New York University you will learn pedagogical strategies; advance your knowledge of social studies, history, and special education; and gain classroom experience through student teaching placements in New York City schools.

Disciplines

Teaching

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : 15 semester hours of history and geography of the US and the world3 semester hours of government, politics, or political science3 semester hours of economics3 additional semester hours of history, geography, government, politics, political science, economics, sociology, or anthropology3 semester hours of a language other than English (American Sign Language is acceptable)6 semester hours of English6 semester hours of mathematics (includes statistics)6 semester hours of natural or physical sciences