Overview

In Liberty University ’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education - Early Childhood and General Curriculum (Online) , you will take a wide variety of courses that are designed to help you serve children of all ages. Some of the topics covered in this degree include curriculum and methods for early childhood education, characteristics and medical aspects of severe disabilities, and individualized programming and curriculum.

Key facts

Additionally, you will dive into topics like transition and assessment for exceptional learners, foundations in early literacy instruction, and principles of behavior management.

One of the hallmarks of our master’s in early childhood special education is the opportunity to gain field experience through practicums and student teaching – which you can complete at an approved location near you!

When paired with a degree from Liberty, field experience can help set you apart from other job candidates.

Potential Career Opportunities

As a graduate of our special education teacher training programme, you may be better prepared to pursue a variety of positions, such as:

Curriculum developer

Early childhood special education teacher

Educational consultant

School curriculum/individualized education plan (IEP) coordinator

Special education teacher

Support worker

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education and Disability Law

Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education

Educational Philosophy and Theories of Learning

Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education

Characteristics and Medical Aspects of Severe Disabilities

Language and Literacy for Diverse Populations

Collaborating for Successful Inclusive Classrooms

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 508 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

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Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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10965 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10965 USD / year

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10965 USD / year

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Funding

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