Durham,
NH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education - Special Needs in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
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Durham United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,590
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The formative years play a vital role in supporting young children facing developmental challenges or special needs. Within our master's program in early childhood education's special needs track, you'll explore the varied backgrounds and growth patterns of young learners while designing suitable learning spaces and curricula. You'll examine how families, communities, and social policies influence early development and intervention strategies, adopting a holistic perspective for assessment and educational planning. The program concludes with a yearlong internship in an inclusive educational environment.
Our Master of Education program offers advanced training for educators, administrators, and early childhood professionals seeking to enhance their skills and expand career prospects in special needs education. Optional electives can lead to teacher certification, and with focused coursework, you may qualify for licensure as an Early Childhood Special Educator. We also offer dual certification in both early childhood education and special education. The curriculum aligns with standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and New Hampshire's Teacher Certification requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All admitted students are expected to have had at least one course in child development at the upper­ division level and at least 200 hours of supervised classroom experience with children from birth through eight years of age, or the equivalent.
In determining admission of students to teacher education graduate programs, several criteria are used: The undergraduate record. The undergraduate overall minimum grade point average for admission is 3.0. The undergraduate grade point average of students admitted to the graduate programs in teacher education is approximately 3.55 (based on 2020 admissions).
English Language Score:
Minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Computer-based): 213; TOEFL (Internet-based): 80; IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5; TOEFL ITP (Institution Administered): On case-by-case basis; TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): On case-by-case basis; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission: Fall: April 15; Spring: November 1; Summer: April 15.
Tuition
USD
15,590