Overview

Key Facts

This Special Education (Birth-Grade 2) - Inclusive Early Childhood program from Hofstra University reflects a field-integrated approach that consists of a minimum of 120 clock hours of field work prior to student teaching. Field experiences are linked to each of the courses that comprise the professional core and include participant observation and field-related projects at a variety of early childhood settings including high-needs school districts.

Students attend parent and professional meetings, as well as work individually with students with disabilities. Implementation of effective inclusive practice which provides young children and their families full and successful access to educational and other support services will be emphasized.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Childhood Curriculum

Developing and Evaluating Innovations in Early Childhood Curriculum

Educational Intervention for Young Children With Disabilities

Early Intervention: Infant Stimulation

Assessment and Diagnosis in Early Childhood Special Education

Early Intervention and Related Services in Early Childhood Special Education

Teaching Reading, Writing, and Language Arts: Birth-Grade 3

Literacy Learning at Home and in School: Social Contexts of Young Children Learning to Read and Write
Knowledge and Strategies for Teaching Students with Cognitive Disabilities, Grades 1-6
Identification and Interventions for Children with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Grades 1-6
Technology and Assistive Technology in Special Education

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hempstead, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form for the master's program.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major, concentration, or the equivalent in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences. Coursework must include at least 3 credits in the following: Math, Science, History/Social Science, English, and World Language with a grade of C or above.
We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
Three letters of recommendation address the applicant's potential to succeed in teaching students with disabilities.
A written personal statement of professional intent.
Interview with a faculty member in Special Education.
Completion of General Education Core prerequisites with a 2.75 GPA and no grade lower than a C.

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Hempstead

United States

1300 - 2834 USD / month

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