About the course

Contemporary ideas and current mandates are redefining both teaching and learning. Teachers' responsibilities are changing. Teaching all children requires expertise in theory, practice, and advocacy. Ability, disability, development, reflective practice, family, and the law are included in this program. The early experiences of young children with special needs can have a dramatic impact on their success as learners The first is to provide teachers with knowledge of the development and assessment of young children with Special Needs (birth through grade 2). The second is to provide teachers with expertise in intervention strategies, including impromptu modification, adaptation, differentiation, response to intervention (RTl), and guiding positive behavior. The third is to prepare teachers to advocate for children, families and our profession. An eclectic knowledge base with dynamic leadership qualities plays significant roles in preparing special education teachers to meet the needs of all children with disabilities and their families.

　　This certificate program provides rigorous academic course work to develop the knowledge and skills needed for success as teachers/service providers for young children with disabilities. Coursework is coupled with hands-on practiced field observations and student teaching experiences that put ideas into action. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2024	New York
Fall (August), 2024	New York
Summer (May), 2025	New York
Fall (August), 2025	New York
Summer (May), 2026	New York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Fordham University

Applicants must have a master's degree and an initial or professional certification in early childhood or childhood education, or the equivalent.

　　All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have obtained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B). If you have received a post bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.

　　IELTS: 7 for General Test Score, No subtest can be lower than 6.

　　TOEFL: 577 for paper test, 90 for Internet-based (IBT) test.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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