Overview

Throughout the Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) program from Long Island University (LIU) you will learn to develop and teach innovative curricula for children in Grades 1 to 6, and to teach elementary school children with special needs, including mental handicaps, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, developmental disorders and physical disabilities. In addition, you will explore the historical, social and legal foundations of special education and receive extensive clinical experience by working with children with special needs. You will learn to identify the characteristics of youngsters with varying levels of learning difficulties and adapt instructional strategies and materials to fit their needs.

The program is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, signifying it meets the highest standards of quality in preparing competent, caring and qualified professional educators who will teach and lead in pre-K through grade 12 schools.

The Master of Science program is dedicated to preparing teachers who are:

Knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision-makers for students with special educational needs.
Skilled instructors who plan, implement and assess instruction for the general student population in grades 1-6.
Proficient in instructional technology including the knowledge of skills, strategies, software and hardware to be used in classroom management and computer-assisted instruction.
Knowledgeable in theories of learning and growth, content areas to be taught, and the theories, laws, procedures and programs related to the field of special education.
Collaborative and ethical decision-makers
Life-long learners committed to: intellectual growth, inquiry, professionalism, appreciation of diversity, and advocacy for students

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Literacy Teaching and Learning: Birth to Grade 6
Literacy for Students with Disabilities
Curriculum Development for Teachers
Teaching Social Studies in Grades 1-6
Teaching Mathematics in Grades 1-6

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)

Official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any and all college(s) or universities you have attended. Bachelor's degree with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
Personal statement
Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The required minimum acceptable TOEFL score is: 79 Internet-based (213 computer-based or 550 paper-based) or minimum IELTS score: 6.5.

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Tuition Fee

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International

66192 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1379 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

66192 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1379 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

66192 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1379 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).

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Overview

The Master of Science program is dedicated to preparing teachers who are:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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