Special Education Program

Location: Powdermaker Hall, Room 033

Telephone: (718) 997-5250

Fax: (718) 997-5248

Coordinator: Craig A. Michaels, Ph. D.

The Graduate Programs in Special Education (GPSE) are accredited by the New York State Education Department and have been awarded exemplary status by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Council for Exceptional Children. GPSE prepare candidates for a Master of Science in Education degree. Typically, upon acceptance to the GPSE, candidates teach in general or special education settings and hold Initial Certification from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in general or special education in the age-range of their GPSE program.

Upon program completion, graduates are eligible for NYSED professional certification in special education and professional certification in their respective general education area (i.e., the area in which they held initial certification). Consistent with NYSED requirements, there are four age-specific programs:

• Early Childhood Special Education (Birth—Grade 2)
• Childhood Special Education (Grades 1—6)
• Adolescent Special Education: Generalist (Grades 7—9)
• Adolescent Special Education: Content Specialist (Grades 7—Age 21)

Program Mission & Objectives     Admissions    Program Requirements    Additional Information

GPSE Faculty

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City University of New York

Queens College

Division of Education

Department of Educational & Community Programs

Updated Jan 06