Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education in Inclusive Elementary - Special Education (Grades 1-6) in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
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
33,222
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
For students lacking formal coursework or teaching background in childhood or special education: a 49-semester-hour program. This pre-service graduate program in inclusive elementary special education trains professionals to educate children with diverse learning needs across various elementary classroom environments. Its objective is to cultivate ethical scholar-practitioners committed to social justice and devoted to reflective, participatory, and collaborative teaching approaches. The inclusive childhood special education program aims to equip teachers for multiple professional roles at the elementary level that promote inclusive and cooperative practices. This dual graduate pre-service program results in New York State initial certification for teaching grades 1-6, plus initial/professional certification for childhood special education (grades 1-6). Hofstra's MS in teacher education for inclusive elementary special education adheres to the Council for Exceptional Children's standards and guidelines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major, concentration, or the equivalent, in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences. Coursework must include at least 3 credits in the following: Math, Science, History/Social Science, English, and Language other than English with a grade of C or above
A completed application form for the master's program
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
Completion of General Education Core prerequisites for teacher education programs (see below).
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.
* Candidates with a bachelor of science degree or international degree will need sequential study in a liberal arts subject or interdisciplinary field of at least 30 semester hours that provides knowledge of breadth and depth in that subject or interdisciplinary field as well as the following:
Concepts in History/Social Science (3 s.h.)
Language other than English (3 sh)
Scientific Processes (3 s.h.)
Mathematical Processes (3 s.h.)
Literature, Analysis, and Written Expression (6 s.h.)
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
A completed application form for the master's program
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
Completion of General Education Core prerequisites for teacher education programs (see below).
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.
* Candidates with a bachelor of science degree or international degree will need sequential study in a liberal arts subject or interdisciplinary field of at least 30 semester hours that provides knowledge of breadth and depth in that subject or interdisciplinary field as well as the following:
Concepts in History/Social Science (3 s.h.)
Language other than English (3 sh)
Scientific Processes (3 s.h.)
Mathematical Processes (3 s.h.)
Literature, Analysis, and Written Expression (6 s.h.)
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
33,222