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MA Early Childhood Education/Special Education: Early Childhood at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

This program is open to participants who have a bachelor’s degree but who are not yet certified to teach. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible for New York State certification in both general and special education at the early childhood level (birth–grade 2). Students may complete this program on an accelerated, full-time basis in a little more than a calendar year, commencing early in the summer, followed by fall and spring semesters, and concluding the following summer.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development  |  Duration: 45 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Foundations of Literacy Development in Childhood/Early Childhood; Inquiries Into Teaching & Learning III; Bilingual Exceptional Children; Human Development and Education; Curriculum Development in Science and Social Studies; Integrated Arts in Childhood & Early Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 45 credits

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