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MSEd Special Education Choose the path that works for you. Special education master's candidates may choose to pursue the program on a full or part-time basis. Candidates enrolled in full-time study should plan to complete the program in 18–24 months; candidates enrolled part time should plan to complete the Master of Science in Special Education two to three years. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (Duration of Program: 2 Years) This degree is designed for individuals who already hold an initial certificate in Childhood, Early Childhood, or Adolescent education. The program prepares teachers to enhance their knowledge of disabilities, become more effective in their classroom, and also to be specialists in their schools. The program is a 30-credit-hour program that leads to a certificate in Teaching Students with Disabilities. OR Scholarships and Financial Aid At Pace, we offer our graduate students a variety of options to help finance their education. In addition to scholarships and student loans, Pace also contributes with work-study programs and graduate assistantships. Learn more about the different programs Pace uses to help graduate students at www.pace.edu/Grad-Aid. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR A MERIT SCHOLARSHIP. To apply to Pace University's School of Education, visit www.pace.edu/SOE. How to Apply CORE REQUIREMENTS (15 credits) ED 650 Research and Theory in Developing Literacy 3 ED 670 Issues and Trends in Special Education OR Elective 3 ED 671 Diagnosis, Assessment & Educational Planning for Students with Disabilities 3 ED 675 Students with Severe Disabilities 3 ED 677 Literacy and Students with Special Needs 3 CHILDHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD CONCENTRATION (9 credits) ED 672 Differentiated Instruction 3 EDG 607 Positive Behavior Supports and Autonomy 3 EDG 618 Individual Program Planning 3 SPECIAL EDUCATION CORE II (6 credits) ED 690 Teacher As Researcher 3 ED 679 Special Education Practicum (includes seminar) 3 TOTAL CREDITS 30 ADOLESCENT CONCENTRATION (9 credits) EDG 616 Cross Disciplinary Instruction and Assessment 3 EDG 607 Positive Behavior Supports and Autonomy 3 EDG 618 Individual Program Planning 3 For information on all School of Education master's-level degrees, contact Linda Guyette, director of student success and certification officer, at (917) 773-3571 or lguyette@pace.edu.