Overview

By successfully completing the Early Childhood Education and Special Education program at Temple University, you’ll earn Temple’s recommendation to receive Instructional I teacher certification. You will also develop the expertise to earn Early Childhood (PreK through grade 4) and Special Education (PreK through grade 8) teacher certification.

assessing the child’s educational needs,

creating inclusive classroom settings and practices,

developing appropriate instructional strategies, and

managing the classroom through positive behavior support.

gain a firm foundation in the theory of child and adolescent development,

get a solid overview of the problems educational psychologists address, and

master the techniques for teaching English to children who speak other languages.

In addition to core theory and techniques in reading/literacy, math, science and social studies instruction, you will learn how to educate students with special educational needs in a way that addresses their individual differences.

The study of learning processes allows students to understand individual differences in intelligence, cognitive development and self-regulation, as well as their role in learning. Whether a child has autism, ADHD or another special educational need, you will acquire the expertise to help them overcome it by:

Your coursework will also help you:

Future Career

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Special Education is primarily designed to place you in an educational setting as an elementary school teacher or a teacher in special education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child and Adol Develop

Seminar Series: Problems in Educational Psychology

Early Literacy and Language Development: Birth-Kindergarten

Mathematics Education for the Early Years: PreK-4

Social Studies Education for the Early Years: PreK-4

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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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General requirements

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Prerequisite Courses

Recommendations: Submit two letters of reference that provide insight into your academic competence.

Statement of Goals: Write a 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose outlining your interest in seeking a master's degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire; your interests; and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.

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

69828 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69828 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

50830 USD / year

≈ 50830 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Credits

Delivered

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Living costs

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