M.A. in Special Education

    Master the Art of Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All Children

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    M.A. in Special Education

    Master the Art of Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All Children

    NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2026

    START YOUR APPLICATION
    START YOUR APPLICATION
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    NO GRE REQUIRED

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    LIVE ONLINE

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    FULL OR PART-TIME

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    GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS

    #1

    Best Value School in NYC

    12%

    Expected Average Growth Through 2031

    52K

    Related Job Postings in NYC Alone

    Program Highlights

    Choose from two tracks — Master of Arts in Early Childhood in Special Education or Master of Arts in Childhood in Special Education.

    • 1:1 Student-teaching supervision
    • In-person placement where you live
    • Online synchronous classes
    • Dual certification in general and special education
    • Create inclusive classrooms and curricula
    • May be completed in one year with a bachelor's degree in education
    • No prior teaching experience required
    • Earn initial certification in general and special education
    • Small and nurturing learning settings

    The
    Ferkauf
    School
    Advantage

    Flexibility

    • 45-47 credit hours  (30 for those with a bachelor’s degree in education)
    • Full-time or part-time
    • Complete in 1–2 years
    • Convenient payment options and loans

    Coursework Structure

    • Small live online classes
    • In-person field placement where you live
    • 1:1 student-teaching supervision

    The
    Ferkauf
    School
    Advantage

    Expertise

    Learn to create inclusive classrooms for children with autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, developmental delays, emotional challenges, hearing impairment, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, speech or language impairment, visual impairment, and other circumstances. 

    Alumni Prove the Value of a Ferkauf Degree

    Our graduates build careers at leading organizations worldwide. We’ll help you make the connections that match your drive.

    Choose
    Your
    Career
    Path

    Elementary, Middle, or High School Special Education Teacher

    Special Education Itinerant Teacher

    Choose
    Your
    Career
    Path

    Leave Replacement Teacher

    Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

    Prepare to Create Positive Change in the Lives of Others

    Tali Salver, 2022 graduate

    "Ferkauf's special education program gives me the tools to be the educator that I’ve always dreamed of becoming.” 

    Tali Salver, 2022 graduate

    Admission Dates and Deadlines

    JULY 31

    Extended Application Deadline

    Rolling Admissions Thereafter

    AUG 28

    Classes Begin

    New York City

    Our classes are held live online, while the Ferkauf Graduate School is located in NYC.

    Contact Us

    Edna Augusta
    Director of Admissions
    ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu
    646.592.4380

    Dr. Joan E. Rosenberg
    Director, Programs in Special Education
    joan.rosenberg@yu.edu
    917.783.8169

    EMAIL US

    Graduate Programs at Ferkauf

    • Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
    • Clinical Psychology Health Emphasis (PhD)
    • School-Clinical Child Psychology (PsyD)
    • Marriage & Family Therapy (MS)
    • Mental Health Counseling (MA)
    • Early Childhood in Special Education (MA)
    • Childhood in Special Education (MA)

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    Get more information about scholarships, financial aid, deadlines, and special events

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