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M.S. in Inclusive Adolescence Education
  • Credit hours: 42
  • Fieldwork hours: 150
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M.S. in Inclusive Adolescence Education

Dual certification as a teacher is just 21 months away when you choose to enroll full-time in the master’s degree program in inclusive adolescence education at Fisher.

The inclusive adolescence education graduate program will qualify you for initial certification in an adolescence education content area in grades 5-12, as well as certification to teach students with disabilities as a generalist. Certification is available in the following content areas:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Social Studies

This program is available to graduates from any bachelor's level major. No matter what undergraduate degree you hold, you are encouraged to apply! Our competitively priced program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in the classroom and beyond. 


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How to Become a Teacher: M.S. in Inclusive Adolescence Education and M.S. in Inclusive Childhood Education Virtual and In-Person Information Sessions

In less than two years, you can earn dual teaching certification through Fisher's inclusive adolescence education or inclusive childhood education master's degree programs. Join us to learn about program requirements, the application process, and get your questions answered.

Program Overview

The curriculum is divided into five semesters worth of full-time study. You will take classes focusing on the nature of inclusive education and teaching courses specific to your chosen content area. Included in the 42 credit hour program are 150 hours of clinical experience and 14 weeks of student teaching.

The program is offered in a combination of hybrid and online classes. Convenient scheduling enables you to work in full-time positions while enrolled in the program.

Fisher is committed to addressing the local, regional, and national teacher shortage and meeting the needs of communities where Fisher teachers ultimately live and work. By choosing Fisher, you’re joining a network of professionals dedicated to shaping the future of education in Rochester and beyond. The curriculum for this program is certified by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

 I loved each field placement and it was in these field experiences that I gathered many of the resources I use in my own classroom today. ”


Kimberly Brown
  • Kimberly Brown '16
  • ELA Teacher, Rochester City School District

 My favorite thing about the program was moving through my classes with my cohort. The structure of the program allowed us to really become close and support one another, and our diversity added so much to my learning and professional connections. ”


Abigail Jones
  • Abigail Jones '14
  • Special Education Teacher, Indian Landing Elementary School

 Teaching has always been a dream of mine, and thanks to the wonderful professors in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education, I get to have that dream come true every day. ”


Kerri Kephart
  • Kerri Kephart '16
  • 6th Grade Science Teacher, Greece Athena Middle School