Overview

At the Childhood Special Education, Grades 1-6, Professional Certification MA program from New York University, students will complete one semester of classroom observation and two semesters of student teaching in special education settings. Through student teaching, you will be encouraged to reflect on, question, and refine your knowledge and skills as you work with children at different age levels and with diverse needs and abilities.

The Integrated Seminar in Childhood Special Education links theory and practice. In this collaborative seminar, you will have the opportunity to share, analyze, and extend your professional experiences, including your collaborations with other professionals and parents.

Through general and specialized pedagogical courses, you’ll learn:

Strategies to adapt curricula, learning environments, and assessments to address the different intellectual, emotional, and behavioral needs of students
Approaches for working with children with emotional/behavioral disabilities, including educating children with severe/multiple disabilities

Career Opportunities

This program is open to participants who have a bachelor's degree and who hold certification or are eligible for certification in childhood education. Upon completion, you are eligible for New York State professional teaching certification in special education at the childhood level, or grades 1–6, as well as prepared for careers including:

Teacher in general, inclusive, and special education settings in public and private elementary schools

Special education teacher in hospitals, day-treatment centers, and other clinical settings, and in group homes and agencies such as the Young Adult Institute

Charter school administrator or developer in specialized education services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum for Diverse Learners

Individuals with Disabilities in Schools and Communities

Education of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Strategies for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

Assessment and Instructional Design for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Education of Children with Special Needs in Childhood Settings

Student Teaching in Childhood Special Education

Literacy of the Special Learner

Literacy Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 388 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Résumé/CV

Statement of Purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

GRE or MAT

Proficiency in English

Teacher Certification - You are required to scan and upload evidence of your teacher certification, credential, or license as part of your application. If you are currently in school and expect to receive your teacher's certification after you graduate, you will use this section on the application to upload a note indicating this.

Tuition Fees

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55254 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55254 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

55254 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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