Overview

The Intellectual Disability, Autism (Early Childhood) programme from Columbia University prepares pre-service teachers to work with students with disabilities in inclusive and specialized settings.

Key facts

Through coursework and practicum experiences, graduate students acquire the broad-based knowledge and skills needed to provide effective educational programmes for students with the full range of learning and behavior characteristics.

In addition, the programmes provide specialized preparation in working with individuals with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder at specific age levels.

This is accomplished through required coursework in general education content areas and psychology as well as a special education core including coursework and a variety of fieldwork experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Working with families of children with disabilities

Nature and needs of persons with intellectual disability/autism

Education of persons with intellectual disability/autism

Applied behavior analysis

Language and Literacy for the DHH

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 386 other Masters in Early Childhood 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

Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume

Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed

Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)

$75 Application Fee

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Supplemental application required (included in online application)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

38358 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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