Overview
As the number of students requiring special education services increases, the need for special education teachers continues to grow.
The Master of Science in Teaching Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 6 and Early Childhood at Mercy College New York leads either to initial or professional certification in three areas:
- two in special education
- one in early childhood education
Professional certification requires an initial certificate and three years of classroom experience.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Language Development & Literacy Acquisition
- Develop and Exceptionalities
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Teaching Students
- Differentiated Instructional Methods and Materials
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 3571 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Résumé
- Test scores
- Additional transcripts from other colleges or universities
Tuition Fee
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International
23304 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 971 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
23304 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 971 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for New York City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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