Master of Science in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Grade 2)

The master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Grade 2) prepares graduates to work with infants, young children, and their families in a variety of home, school, community, and agency settings. This program is for students who have an interest in teaching in early childhood general and special education, reflecting innovative and research-based strategies for 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 initial and professional New York State teacher certification in both Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) and Students with Disabilities (birth-grade 2).

Bachelor’s degree Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about student learning, commitment to educational access for all, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics 3 letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers Resume or CV