About the course

Prepares early childhood educators to become specialists in special education to meet the unique educational needs of young children with and without developmental disabilities. This pathway leads to becoming a classroom teacher or a specialist supporting classroom teachers.) University of Colorado Denver’s MA in Early Childhood Education with an Early Childhood Special Education Specialist endorsement prepares early childhood educators to meet the unique educational needs of young children with and without developmental disabilities. This pathway will give you an additional credential for professional success. As a special education specialist, you will be prepared to lead an inclusive classroom yourself in a teaching role, or support teachers from within the specialist role. This program emphasizes inclusive, family-centered practices, culturally sustaining teaching and a curriculum that is inspired by the potential of all children and families. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$47,988

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Denver
Summer (June), 2024	Denver
Fall (August), 2024	Denver
Spring (January), 2025	Denver
Summer (June), 2025	Denver
Fall (August), 2025	Denver
Spring (January), 2026	Denver
Summer (June), 2026	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Colorado - Denver

Resume

　　Written Statement. See guidelines .

　　A copy of your teaching license if applying for the Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement

　　Three letters of recommendation. Letters should be from present or former employers, coworkers, etc. Recommendations should not be more than two years old. The recommenders are sent an email with a link to the recommendation form once you submit their information in the online application.

　　One official transcript from every previous college/university attended.

　　Please submit transcripts from (a) institutions granting previous degrees and (b) institutions where courses have been taken that you were granted credit.. Transcripts must be issued to you, collected by you, and subsequently sent to the School of Education & Human Development in the original, unopened envelopes. Instructions on where to mail transcripts s provided in the application.

　　TOEFL iBT :- 75 (Reading:- 15, Listening:- 15, Speaking:- 18 and Writing:- 17)

　　TOEFL PBT :- 537

　　IELTS:- 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 October 2023

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