Overview

The Early Childhood General and Special Education - Birth through Kindergarten M.A. at Western Michigan University offers an interdisciplinary approach to teacher preparation. This programme combines the essential principles of early childhood education, family science, and special education to support young learners. Students develop the expertise required to foster social, emotional, and academic growth in children from birth through the kindergarten level.

Why Early Childhood General and Special Education - Birth through Kindergarten at Western Michigan University?

This programme is distinguished by its interdisciplinary structure, which anchors professional learning within evidence-based practices. Students benefit from a dedicated team of faculty members who provide consistent support throughout the course of study. The curriculum is designed to be experience-driven, offering multiple clinical placements that culminate in a final semester internship within inclusive early childhood settings.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 15620 per year
National fee: USD 15620 per year
Local fee: USD 10414 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on child development and inclusive instructional methods. Modules may include:

Child Development Theories
Early Childhood Special Education
Math and Science for Young Children
Infant-Toddler Development
Literacy Acquisition
Graduate Field Experience
Internship

Careers with Early Childhood General and Special Education - Birth through Kindergarten

Graduates are prepared for professional roles as highly qualified teachers and advocates for young children. Successful completion of the programme makes candidates eligible for an initial Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate with a ZN endorsement or an additional ZN endorsement. This qualification enables graduates to work in diverse educational settings, including public school classrooms and specialised early childhood care centres.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Fall and spring entry, application must be submitted two weeks before census.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kalamazoo, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 510 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of passport identification page

Proof of English language proficiency

Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates

$100 non-refundable application fee

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

This program requires the General GRE

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15620 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15620 USD / year

≈ 15620 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10414 USD / year

≈ 10414 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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