Overview

The Special Education programme from the Long Island University (LIU) 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.

Program Goals

The Master of Science programme 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

Accreditation

The M.S.Ed. in Special Education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

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Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Education for Cultural Diversity

Curriculum Development for the Classroom Teacher

General Methods of Teaching in Middle and High School Cross-listed as LIS 625

Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School Grades

Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School Grades

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions policy, you can apply up until the beginning of the semester. We recommend applying anywhere from 5 to 12 months prior to the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Application for Admission

Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities you have attended. Applicants must have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in a bachelor's program.

Personal statement

Submission on the general Graduate Record Examination (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing). Scores cannot be more than five years old at the time of the application.

If you hold a degree from outside the United States your official records of all post-secondary education must be translated by an approved organization such as World Education Services (WES).

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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

42210 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42210 USD / year

≈ 42210 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

42210 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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