Specialized Programs in Education (SPE)
SPE encompasses:
- Health and Physical Education
- Leadership and Policy Studies
- Literacy Studies
- Special Education
- Doctoral Programs in EdD in Educational and Policy Leadership; EdD and PhD in Literacy Studies
Studies in health and physical education can be done at undergraduate and graduate level, including a unique five-year dual degree dual certification program. Graduate degrees range from master's level preparation to advanced certificates and doctoral study in the following fields: leadership, literacy studies and special education. The SPE faculty is committed to preparing reflective educators and leaders prepared to work in a wide range of school, community and university settings.
To learn more about SPE and associated program offerings, click here. For appointment requests with SPE faculty, please call:
Special Education 516-463-5968
Health and Physical Education 516-463-5101
Leadership and Literacy Studies 516-463-5751
Alan D. Flurkey, PhD
Professor
Chair, Department of Specialized Programs in Education
263 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5237
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Elfreda Blue, PhD
Associate Professor
160 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5762
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Sean Fanelli, PhD
Professor
215 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-6571
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Steven H. Frierman, PhD
Associate Professor
114 Hofstra Dome
516-463-5812
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George Giuliani, JD, PsyD
Associate Professor
250 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5143
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Debra Goodman, PhD
Associate Professor
257 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5563
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Nancy Halliday, PhD
Assistant Professor
101C Hofstra Dome
516-463-5811
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Jeanne Henry, EdD
Associate Professor
267 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5801
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Stephen Hernandez, EdD
Assistant Professor
241A Hagedorn Hall
516-463-7148
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Gloria Lodato Wilson, PhD
Professor
213 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5788
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Michael Ludwig, PhD
Associate Professor
129 Hofstra Dome
516-463-5885
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Mary McDonald, PhD
Associate Professor
206 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-7149
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Theresa McGinnis, PhD
Associate Professor
261 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5769
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Rebecca Natow, EdD
Assistant Professor
Hagedorn Hall 212
516-463-6027
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Darra A. Pace, EdD
Professor
208 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-6476
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Diane C. Schwartz, EdD
Professor
203 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5778
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Eustace Thompson, PhD
Associate Professor
218 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-5749
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