Overview

Educators who are licensed to teach special education not only increase their employment opportunities they increase their fulfillment by meeting the needs of all students in an inclusive classroom. From simple improvements to huge leaps, the impact a special education teacher has on a child can truly be life-changing.

The Special Education - Early Childhood Special Education program is offered at Rhode Island College.

Who Should Earn a Special Education Master's Degree?

Educators who wish to make an impact on the lives of students with special needs, severe intellectual disabilities, or exceptional learning needs
Teachers seeking additional certification to improve their career prospects
Teachers willing to serve in a high-need area with a shortage of qualified educators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports

Characteristics/Needs of Young Exceptional Children

Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Assessment

Individualized Interventions for Young Exceptional Children

Development of Communication and Movement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 382 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in all undergraduate course work.
Three Candidate Reference Forms accompanied by three letters of recommendation.
A Performance-Based Evaluation.
An application essay describing the candidate’s commitment to special education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
An interview may be required.
An M.Ed. in special education with concentration in early childhood—birth to grade 2 requires that the student is eligible for Rhode Island certification in early childhood education (possesses certification in early childhood education).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34048 USD / year

≈ 34048 USD / year
Out-of-State

34048 USD / year

≈ 34048 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17472 USD / year

≈ 17472 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors $820/credit

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

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Overview

Who Should Earn a Special Education Master's Degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Providence

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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