About the Program
Exceptional Education Department
Ketchum Hall 204
(716) 878-3038
https://exceptionaleducation.buffalostate.edu/
Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE)
Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.
Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states.
Undergraduate majors in special education and childhood education study within a cross-categorical program focusing on the education of students who have a variety of regular and special instructional needs. Included are students in disability groups traditionally associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical/neurological disabilities, and learning and behavioral difficulties.
Graduates of the program typically obtain positions as teachers in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, special schools, residential facilities, or as consultant teachers in general education settings. Students who pursue initial certification in both special education and childhood education are particularly well qualified to work with students with special needs in integrated education settings. Students complete coursework in elementary education and special education to be recommended for initial certifications for Students with Disabilities (All Grades) and Childhood Education (grades 1-6).
To obtain New York State teacher certification, all candidates who successfully complete the program will be required to pass all New York State Teacher Certification Examinations for Students with Disabilities (All Grades) and Childhood Education (grades 1-6).
Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and workshops.
Admission Requirements
Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE)
Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.
Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states
Undergraduate majors in special education and childhood education study within a cross-categorical program focusing on the education of students who have a variety of regular and special instructional needs. Included are students in disability groups traditionally associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical/neurological disabilities, and learning and behavioral difficulties.
Graduates of the program typically obtain positions as teachers in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, special schools, residential facilities, or as consultant teachers in general education settings. Students who pursue initial certification in both special education and childhood education are particularly well qualified to work with students with special needs in integrated education settings. Students complete coursework in elementary education and special education to be recommended for initial certifications for Students with Disabilities (All Grades) and Childhood Education (grades 1-6).
To obtain New York State teacher certification, all candidates who successfully complete the program will be required to pass all New York State Teacher Certification Examinations for Students with Disabilities (All Grades) and Childhood Education (grades 1-6).
Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and workshops.
Program Requirements
General Education 23 Requirements (30 credit hours)
Some General Education 23 courses may overlap with required courses in the major, distribution, and concentration which could significantly reduce the total number of credit hours required. Advisement is strongly encouraged.
Total Required Credit Hours for Concentration (30 credit hours)
Total Required Credit Hours for Concentration (30 credit hours)
A concentration can be in one of the following subjects:
American Studies
English
Liberal Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Urban Studies
Distribution Courses Beyond GE23 (9 credit hours)
Special Education and Childhood Education Major Requirements (63 credit hours)
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
EDU211 INTRODUCTION TO LITERACY | 3 - Credit Hours
EDU310 TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3 - Credit Hours
EDU313 TEACHING SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILDHOOD SETTINGS | 3 - Credit Hours
EDU322 LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3 - Credit Hours
EDU316 TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS | 6 - Credit Hours
EDU400 PRACTICUM IN ELEMENTARY TEACHING I | 6 - Credit Hours
EXE100 NATURE AND NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 3 - Credit Hours
EXE221 FOUNDATIONS OF EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
EXE311 WRITING IEPS ACROSS THE P-12 GRADE SPAN | 3 - Credit Hours
EXE321 ADAPTING AND INTENSIFYING LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 - Credit Hours
EXE323 FIELD PLACEMENT IN LITERACY METHODS FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES | 3 - Credit Hours
EXE362 BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
EXE364 EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES | 3 - Credit Hours
EXE390 STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGY TO ACCESS AND ADAPT CONTENT AREA INSTRUCTION | 3 - Credit Hours
EXE420 PRACTICUM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 6 - Credit Hours
SPF202 CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
SPF203 SCHOOL AND SOCIETY | 3 - Credit Hours
SPF302 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
120-126 Total Credit Hours