M.S. in Adolescence Education/Special Education

The M.S. in Adolescence Education/Special Education Program is designed for candidates who have a bachelor's degree and who seek dual initial certification in Social Studies, English, or Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and Special Education for grades 7-12.

Program Highlights

• 42 credit hour program
• Completed in 5 semesters (21 months)
• Structured around working professionals
• Classes meet Friday evenings/Saturdays (every other weekend) and one evening per week
• Starts in Fall Semester Only
• Applicants are encouraged to meet with an admissions counselor to have a transcript evaluation done to review undergraduate credit for NY State Certification.

General Application Requirements

• Completed Online Application or Application Form [pdf]
• Application fee
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (if applicable)
• Two Letters of Recommendation [pdf] Note: You can now submit recommendation letters online. Please refer to the Online Application for instructions.
• Current résumé
• Personal statement*
• Results of the (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English
• Graduate Transfer Credit Request Form [pdf] and supporting documents (if applicable)

*Provide information about yourself, your goals and plans for the future, and reason for graduate study in your chosen field. The personal statement should be approximately 300-500 words in length. You may submit your personal statement electronically to grad@sjfc.edu or mail it to St. John Fisher College, Office of Graduate Admissions.