About the course

This program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership provides students with a background in childhood or elementary education with the tools to assess student and understand needs, develop instruction that incorporates multiple learning styles, understand multicultural perspectives, and ultimately help all children succeed. This program meets the academic requirements for initial and professional New York State teacher certification in Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6), existing initial certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) is required.

　　Complete your degree in 15 months of full-time study, or complete your degree part time – many classes are in the afternoon, evening, or summer to accommodate working teachers. 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: 15 Month(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.

　　3 letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers

　　Resume or CV

　　An earned or expected to be earned Initial New York State certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

　　

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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