Overview
Key facts
This Early Childhood Special Education program at Syracuse University is for students who have an interest in teaching in early childhood general and special education, reflecting innovative and research-based strategies for teaching all children birth through grade 2 with and without disabilities, in a range of home, community, and educational settings.
This program meets the academic requirements for initial and professional New York State teacher certification in both Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) and Students with Disabilities (birth-grade 2)—one of the only dual certification programs in the area.
Why Early Childhood Special Education at Syracuse?
- This program prepares students for teaching diverse students in 21st century classrooms. From experiences in university classrooms, schools, and communities, you will learn to design inclusive, culturally relevant pedagogy for all children from birth through grade 2.
- Students collaborate with professionals and faculty who are leaders in the field of child and family studies, early childhood, special and elementary education, and
- Most students are employed immediately after completing the program.
- The program builds on the long, pioneering tradition of inclusive education and disability studies in the Syracuse University School of Education.
- Small student cohorts and a highly engaged alumni network mean you get to know your teachers and peers who will become your lifelong colleagues.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Methods and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
- Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
- Positive Approaches to Challenging Behavior
- Inclusive Professional Practices
- Collaboration in Schools
- Adapting Instruction for Diverse Student Needs
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 16 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Special Education Early Childhood Education View 3593 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
- Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
- A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about student learning, commitment to diversity, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics
- Prior experiences working with children
- 3 Letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers
- Resume or CV
- GRE not required (optional)
- Applicants with or without NYS teacher certification may apply; however, applicants must have NO existing Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) certification.
Tuition Fee
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International
32436 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 16 months. -
National
32436 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 16 months. -
In-State
32436 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 16 months.
Living costs for Syracuse
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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