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Master's of Arts in Teaching
MAT in Adolescent Special Education
Turn your passion for inclusive education into a rewarding career with SUNY Empire’s online MAT in Adolescent Special Education.
This 45-credit program is flexible, career-focused, and designed for working professionals. You’ll build skills in assessment, behavior management, and inclusive teaching, while gaining hands-on experience through field work and mentored residencies. Multiple enrollment paths and built-in New York State certification help you tailor your journey and graduate ready to make a difference.
NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust (ELT), in partnership with SUNY Empire State University, offers members a path to earn up to nine (9) Empire State University graduate credits toward Empire State Universities thirty (30) credit online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MEd in C&I). Once you complete your 9 credits, you can matriculate into Empire State University using our partnership benefit program.
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Program Overview
Master of Arts in Teaching in Adolescent Special Education
Earn your M.A.T. in Adolescent Special Education online and build the skills to support diverse learners in inclusive classrooms. This flexible, career-focused program prepares you to become a certified special education teacher for grades 7–12, with hands-on experience and the tools to lead in today’s schools.
Next term starts
Fall 2025
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Prepare to Lead in Inclusive Classrooms
What you'll learn
- Design individualized learning plans
- Manage inclusive classroom environments
- Apply research-based special education practices
- Collaborate with families and school teams
Make a Difference With a Master’s in Special Education
An online master’s in special education prepares you to teach, lead, and support diverse learners. Career options include:
- Certified Special Education Teacher (grades 7–12)
- Inclusive Education Specialist
- Co-Teaching or Collaboration Consultant
- Educational Program Coordinator
- Transition Services Specialist
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Prepare to Teach and Inspire Every Learner
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to an M.A.T. in Adolescent
Special Education as smooth and meaningful as possible. Our dedicated advisors will
help you stay on track, build essential teaching skills, and move closer to becoming
a certified special education teacher ready to make a lasting impact in grades 7–12.
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Apply for the MAT in Adolescent Special Education Program
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Fall 2025
Deadline to apply
August 1
Start Your Degree
as soon as September 2, 2025.
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