Overview

At the Early Childhood Special Education, Birth-Grade 2, Professional Certification MA from New York University you’ll undertake extensive study of how children develop in multiple contexts. You will participate in student teaching in a variety of early childhood general and special education settings, from preschools to early childhood centers and Head Start programs.

Careers and Outcomes

Upon graduation, you are eligible for New York State certification in early childhood special education, birth–grade 2, and prepared for careers including:

Lead or team teacher in public or private childcare centers, preschools, early childhood centers, and elementary schools
Preschool or elementary school supervisor, counselor, psychologist, or administrator
Curriculum specialist, staff developer, or program director in early childhood special education programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inquiries in Teaching and Learning

Language and Literacy in the Early Years

Bilingual Exceptional Child

Curriculum Development in Science and Social Studies

Human Development and Curriculum in Early Childhood

Teaching Elementary School Math: Foundations and Concept Development

Integrated Arts in the Early Childhood and Childhood

Methods of Instruction for Children with High Incidence Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

130

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Special Education Early Childhood Education View 917 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

130

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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 Fee

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International

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

26220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13110 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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