About the course

The M.S. program in Early Childhood Special Education prepares graduates to work with diverse infants, young children, and their families in a variety of home, school, community, and agency settings.

　　This program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership is for students who have an interest in teaching in early childhood general and special education. Our program reflects the most up-to-date thinking about teaching all children birth through grade 2 with and without disabilities, in a range of home, community, and educational settings. This program meets the academic requirements for for initial and professional New York State teacher certification in both Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) and Students with Disabilities (birth-grade 2) – one of the only dual certification programs in the area. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Syracuse
Summer (May), 2024	Syracuse
Fall (August), 2024	Syracuse
Spring (January), 2025	Syracuse
Summer (May), 2025	Syracuse
Fall (August), 2025	Syracuse
Spring (January), 2026	Syracuse
Summer (May), 2026	Syracuse

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Syracuse University

Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study. Competitive scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Miller Analogy Test (MAT), or other acceptable, nationally normed admissions examination. A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about student learning, commitment to diversity, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics. Prior experiences working with children 3 Letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers Resume or CV

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Syracuse University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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