Overview

Successful completion of this Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education from Southern New Hampshire University prepares you for New Hampshire state licensure in early childhood education (pre-K - grade 3) and early childhood special education (birth - age 8).

Skills you'll learn:

Apply principles of assessment

Use technology to enhance student learning

Promote investigation, problem solving and exploration

Assess reading, writing and mathematics in the elementary classroom

Promote learning through scientifically-based instructional strategies

Understand and handle issues related to children with disabilities

Career Outlook

Earning your master's in early childhood and early childhood special education can prepare you for a variety of careers. Graduates often teach in public schools (pre-K - grade 3), operate daycares or preschools, direct early childhood education programmes and work on policy issues related to early childhood education.

Career paths include:

Public school teacher

Early childhood education policy

Daycare operator

Director of early childhood education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Foundations in ECE

Students with Exceptionalities

Early Childhood Mathematics

Early Childhood Literacy

Assessment in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 13 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 869 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit proof of a completed bachelor’s or graduate degree (or U.S. equivalent). Southern New Hampshire University requires an official third-party evaluation from a NACES or AICE approved evaluating organization.

Students can be accepted or approved for the waiving of foundational courses based on an official general third-party evaluation, with a GPA. Students who wish to have transcripts reviewed for additional transfer credits are required to provide a course-by-course official evaluation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14521 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14521 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14521 USD / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United States

990 - 1785 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Skills you'll learn:

Career Outlook

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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