Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities

Students will be eligible to obtain a professional Certificate as Teacher of Students with Speech and and Language Disabilities issued by the New York State Department of Education provided that they meet the education, practicum (student teaching) and observation requirements on the graduate level, as required by the New York State Dept. of Education. Practicum SPE 407 (two credits) in a school-based setting with a minimum of 180 contact hours may be taken as student teaching. A special selection of course work to meet New York State Education requirements for the Certificate will be provided to those students who are interested in this program. Upon completion of this Program, endorsement to the State will be issued.