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

Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Special Education Early Childhood Education View 3593 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 16 months.
National

32436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 16 months.
In-State

32436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 16 months.

Living costs for Syracuse

935 - 1370 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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