Overview

Teaching - Early Childhood Special Education candidates at Fordham University are immersed in a preparatory process that addresses the needs of all learners and considers the changing needs of all teachers. Candidates develop teaching skills and apply knowledge learned in courses during their field experience in a wide range of age/grade and school settings. A candidate's professional development is supported by expert faculty, master teachers and field advisers/mentors in a variety of school settings.

Key Facts

The practical application of theory, teaching strategies, curriculum construction and behavior management is woven into student teaching throughout our program. Generally, student teaching requires one full academic year, with placements in two different grade levels with general education and special education students.

In the fall semester, students complete four full days per week, and in the spring semester, four full days per week. Students are mentored by a field specialist and placed in our high needs partnership schools in New York City.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Pre K-12
Framework for Education for All Young Children
Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment
Early Learning Through Play
Family, Community, and All Young Children
Observing and Documenting Children's Learning: Reflective and Effective Early Childhood Practices
Perspectives and Issues in Early Childhood Special Education
Psychological Factors in Young Children with Disabilities
Special Education
Assessment Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities
Planning Instruction for Young Children with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

3.0 GPA
Online application
Official transcript(s)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
GRE or MAT exam scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40512 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Credits

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English requirements

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Financing

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