Overview

Field experiences begin in the sophomore year and build each semester, so that when student teaching arrives, State University of New York at Geneseo students are prepared to independently take on the challenges of a classroom.

Students all will have the opportunity to work in various grades and with students with a range of abilities.

Program Options

BS in Childhood Education with Special Education (Grades 1–6)

BS with Second Major in a Liberal Arts Discipline

Program Highlights

Nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
All faculty experienced working in schools with children with disabilities
Field experiences early in the program

Opportunities to work in diverse placements with students ranging from those included in the general education classroom to those in residential settings

Program Learning Outcomes

Candidates understand how exceptionalities may interact with development and learning and use this knowledge to provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities.
Candidates create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well being, positive social interactions, and self-determination.
Candidates use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for individuals with exceptionalities.
Candidates use multiple methods of assessment and data sources in making educational decisions.
Candidates select, adapt, and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education
Inquiry-based Teaching and Learning Strategies for Diverse Children
Reading and Writing Processes
Teaching Science and Mathematics to Children
Social Studies and Curriculum Integration
Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 571 other Bachelors in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Common Application or SUNY Application.
For a first-time university student, we require up-to-date official transcripts from all secondary schools (high schools) you have attended with English translations.
The International Admission Committee requires that all students must demonstrate proficiency in English. Official results from the following English proficiency exams are accepted: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, iTEP, MET, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge.
At least one letter of recommendation, preferably from a teacher, is recommended.
Personal Statement. Tell us a little about yourself! The personal statement should be about one page long, detailing your interest in SUNY Geneseo and your major of choice.
Passport ID page photocopy

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17970 USD / year

≈ 17970 USD / year
Out-of-State

17970 USD / year

≈ 17970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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