Earn your Master's in Special Education

The field of Special Education is one of the most promising and rewarding career opportunities. With a combination of exceptional resources and learning experiences, our graduate program will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to succeed in your field.

The Master’s Degree in Special Education is an Alternative Teacher Certification Program in conjunction with Daemen College. This program offers two options: Childhood Special Education track (Grades 1-6) and Early Childhood Special Education track (Birth-Grade 2). Upon completion of the program, you will easily be able to obtain certification in the second track, allowing you to be certified in both Early Childhood and Childhood Education. In addition, TTI offers advisement on obtaining Adolescent (Grades 7-12) Certification as well. One of the advantages of our alternative certification program is that you will have the benefit of applying for Transitional B Certification upon completion of the second cycle of the program. This temporary certification will enable you to take part in many lucrative job opportunities while you are still working towards your degree completion.

Upon successful completion of the Master’s Program, you will be recommended for NY State Teacher Certification in both Special Education and General Education.

Graduates of the Master’s Program in Special Education have made their mark as Classroom Teachers and Assistants, P3 Providers, SEIT Instructors, Early Intervention Instructors, Headstart Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Resource Room Teachers, and Inclusion Class Teachers.

Program Features:

• Cohorts starting three times per year, February, July and October.
• Separate cohorts for men and women in Brooklyn.
• Convenient class schedule. Women’s classes meet every Sunday. Men’s classes meet two evenings per week.
• With our unique program design, you can start your lucrative career after just one semester, with your Transitional B Certification!
• Writing workshops are given to assist in developing graduate level writing skills.
• Exciting fieldwork opportunities.
• Flexible schedule designed around the Yomim Tovim and Jewish calendar.

Prior Requirements:

Daemen College welcomes those who possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. To request an applicant packet and to learn more, please call 877-RING-TTI ext 11.

Fall 2021 Registration Deadlines:

Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 19, 2021 ($200 discount)
Regular Registration: August 20, 2021-September 14, 2021
Late Registration Ends: October 5, 2021 ($200 late fee)

Fall 2021 Orientation Schedule:

August 26: Bais Yaakov of 18th Avenue, Brooklyn – 11:00 am
August 29: (Men) Bais Yaakov of 18th Avenue, Brooklyn – 7:30 pm
August 31: BBY, Lakewood – 8:00 pm

Classes Begin:

October 17: Women’s classes begin
October 19: Men’s classes begin