Overview

With classes focusing on behavior support, methods for teaching and disability and education, Hartwick College's certification in Special Education readies you for a rewarding career working with middle and high school students with diverse educational needs and abilities.

Your faculty mentor will help you prepare for the state certification exams. Take advantage of faculty research opportunities, and present your findings at Student Showcase - or an academic conference. You’ll cross the commencement stage confident that you’re ready to change the lives of your students.

Many Career Paths

The need for special education teachers is stronger than ever. At Hartwick, you’ll be part of a culture that fosters confident, reflective, knowledgeable, caring teachers who aspire to become educational leaders. This special education certification programme is approved by the New York State Education Department.

You’ll pair your special education certification alongside your major, allowing you to hone your focus inside or outside the classroom setting. Join organizations such as the Special Olympics, focus on art therapy or lead a resource room where students can come for skill building and homework help.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy & Sociology of Education

Educational Psychology

Disability and Education

Reading, Writing & Literacy Across the Curriculum

Approaching Developmental Literacy Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00

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More details

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Early action 1 deadline: November 15

Early action 2 deadline: January 15

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oneonta, United States

Disciplines

Special 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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General requirements

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

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

23500 USD / year

≈ 23500 USD / year
Out-of-State

23500 USD / year

≈ 23500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23500 USD / year

≈ 23500 USD / year

Living costs

Oneonta

United States

915 - 1994 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Many Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oneonta

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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