Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study / Special Education Concentration

The goal of the Graduate Program in Special Education is to prepare well-skilled, innovative educators who are able to design inclusive, effective educational programs for all students.  The coursework is crafted to prepare students to be culturally responsive leaders, educators, and advocates.  Hallmarks of the program include comprehensive coursework in both math and literacy.  Students are offered the most current, research-based strategies in both areas to ensure they enter the field ready to move all students forward academically by providing an appropriate education for each child.  Students are provided both a practicum and a student teaching experience where they are placed with model educators in the field and have a Saint Michael’s supervisor who will provide individual support and guidance.

The structure of the Special Education Concentration allows students to craft an educational experience that is specifically tailored to their professional interests and goals in the area of special education. Students have a wide array of courses offered through the entire graduate education department from which to choose. If desired, the CAGS program may include coursework for an additional endorsement as a Special Educator.