Overview

Division of Teacher Education / Division of Teacher Education is located in Sparkill, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Post Master Certificate (PMC)	Special education
Post Master Certificate (PMC)	Reading
Master of Science in Teaching (MST)	Childhood education
Master of Science in Teaching (MST)	Childhood and special education
Master of Science in Teaching (MST)	Adolescence education
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)	Teaching	Elementary education
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)	Teaching	Middle school education
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)	Teaching	Secondary education
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)	Reading
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)	Special education
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)	Educational leadership

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	65
Other Advanced Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam New York State Qualifying Exam Comp Exam Required Comprehensive professional portfolio
Other Advanced Degrees	Action research project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

90

Applied

70

Accepted

57

Enrolled

Applying

30

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 31st	Not reported	Yes
Spring deadline	December 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	New York State Qualifying Exam
Master's Degree Requirements	GRE General Test or minimum GPA of 3.0, teaching certificate
Additional Entrance Requirements	GRE General Test or minimum GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

138

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.97%
Black or African American	1.45%
White or Caucasian	85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	1.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	3.62%

Gender

Male (21%)

Female (78%)

Faculty

11

Total faculty

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 4

Male (6)

Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Computer applications in education, adolescent special education students, literacy development, inclusive practices for special education students
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 125 Route 340
Sparkill, NY  10976-1050
United States

Contact Dr. Meenakshi Gajria
Phone: 845-398-4100

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