Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education in Elementary Special Education in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,358
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Designed for educators holding New York state certification in childhood education, early childhood education, or literacy, this program prepares them to teach students with disabilities (grades 1-6). It cultivates ethical scholar-practitioners skilled in serving diverse learner populations across various educational settings. The curriculum includes a core sequence of courses and practical experiences focused on instructing students with all types of disabilities and special healthcare needs, culminating in New York state initial/professional certification for special education at the childhood level. Participants also fulfill requirements to obtain the New York State Annotation for Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications for admission to this Master of Science in Education program in the Department of Specialized Programs in Education are made to the Office of Graduate Admission. Admissions decisions are based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria. The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Students may consider applying even if they fail to meet one of the criteria listed below but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate.
Initial or professional New York state teacher certification in childhood education, early childhood education, or literacy.
A completed application form to the master's program.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities.
A written personal statement of professional intent.
Interview with a faculty member in special education.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Initial or professional New York state teacher certification in childhood education, early childhood education, or literacy.
A completed application form to the master's program.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching of students with disabilities.
A written personal statement of professional intent.
Interview with a faculty member in special education.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
31,358