For Information on Applying, Contact Joleen Murray

51 Credit Master’s in Childhood Education & Special Education Grades 1-6

38 Credit Master’s in Special Education Grades 1-6

35 Credit Master’s in Special Education Grades 7-12 Generalist

Additional Certification TESOL

12 Credit Advanced Certificate  (E030) Social-Emotional Learning and Whole Child Education

Certification as School Building Leader and/or School District Leader

• 36 Credit Masters of Professional Studies in Educational Leadership – SBL Certification
• 30 Credit Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership – SBL Certification
• 36 Credit Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership – SBL and SDL Certification
• 11 Credit Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership – SDL Certification

Leading towards

School Building Leader Certification

School District Leader Certification

Why Manhattanville?

• Affordable, high quality programs with the right balance between theory and application
• Convenient locations in Rockland (*One on-campus course required on Manhattanville campus in Purchase, NY)
• Access to highly qualified instructors that are eager to share their expertise and knowledge
• Access to online campus library
• Advisement to assist with your program and certification issues
• Recommendation from Manhattanville for certification in your program area
• Increase your earning potential and become a specialist in your field
• Opportunities for networking, career advancement, and career counseling
• Resources for writing resumes, cover letters, interview preparation workshops, and more

Bilingual Education Certification Pathway: Additional Classroom Teaching Extension program

Overview of Requirements

• 6 courses (EDU 5130, 5252, 5253, 5255, 5250, and 5256)
• Bilingual Education Assessments (BEA) – NYSTCE
  • This should be taken as soon as possible.
• DASA Workshop and other mandated NYS Workshops (add to your TEACH account before you apply for certification)
• Prior certification in a content area which includes math, science, social studies and ELA, special education, childhood, early childhood.
  • Please note: The bilingual extension cannot be added to a language (Spanish, French) or ESOL.

Individual Pathway to Bilingual Extension Certificate Courses (18 credits):

• EDU 5130 Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12
• EDU 5250 Teaching Literacy in the Native Language: Strengthening the Connection Between Languages
• EDU 5252 Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL And Bilingual Education Professionals
• EDU 5253 Second Language Acquisition, TESOL, And Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice
• EDU 5255 Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts For PK-12 Bilingual English Language Learners
• EDU 5256 PK-12 TESOL and Bilingual Teaching Practices and Assessment In The Content Areas