MA/MS in Special Education and Teaching

This master's route in special education results in T-5 certification covering interrelated special education and intellectual disabilities. It suits teachers who hold T-4 certification, and graduates of four-year programs outside teaching may also apply. The program aims to build leadership for work with K-12 learners and to strengthen problem-solving. Candidates expand skills in an area of educational interest, adopt research-based practice and develop competence in research techniques. Students must first be admitted through the Graduate Admissions Office. Add-on verification involves passing scores on state teacher tests before the practicum, and the degree culminates in a capstone research project. Prospective students should review the full catalog entry for course sequences, prerequisites and grade rules, and speak with an academic advisor at Albany State University before building a schedule.