MSc in Education - Teaching Children with Disabilities (B-2) in Queens United States | St. John's University

The Master's program in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth to Grade 2) is designed for professionals transitioning careers, aiming to cultivate essential skills, perspectives, and expertise for educating young learners (from infancy through second grade) with diverse abilities.
This graduate program prepares career changers by developing the competencies required to teach varied groups of young children (birth to grade 2) with all ability levels. The curriculum equips educators to facilitate learning in inclusive K-2 classrooms, early intervention programs (birth to pre-K), and specialized special education environments. These goals are accomplished by combining developmentally appropriate approaches and play-based learning with expertise in developmental challenges and associated disabilities. The program specifically enhances educator capabilities in:

Creating age-appropriate learning spaces for every child
Meeting the requirements of children with developmental delays and specific disabilities
Comprehending various service delivery frameworks
Choosing, applying, and interpreting developmental assessments
Designing, adapting, and executing curriculum plans
Matching curriculum objectives with relevant state and national benchmarks
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
Utilizing assistive technologies to improve children's learning and communication abilities
Advocating for children and families within current legal frameworks