Overview

Throughout the Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) programme from Long Island University (LIU) you will learn to develop and teach innovative curricula for children in Grades 1 to 6, and to teach elementary school children with special needs, including mental handicaps, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, developmental disorders and physical disabilities.

In addition, you will explore the historical, social and legal foundations of special education and receive extensive clinical experience by working with children with special needs. You will learn to identify the characteristics of youngsters with varying levels of learning difficulties and adapt instructional strategies and materials to fit their needs.

The programme is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, signifying it meets the highest standards of quality in preparing competent, caring and qualified professional educators who will teach and lead in pre-K through grade 12 schools.

The Master of Science programme is dedicated to preparing teachers who are:

Knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision-makers for students with special educational needs.

Skilled instructors who plan, implement and assess instruction for the general student population in grades 1-6.

Proficient in instructional technology including the knowledge of skills, strategies, software and hardware to be used in classroom management and computer-assisted instruction.

Knowledgeable in theories of learning and growth, content areas to be taught, and the theories, laws, procedures and programs related to the field of special education.

Collaborative and ethical decision-makers

Life-long learners committed to: intellectual growth, inquiry, professionalism, appreciation of diversity, and advocacy for students

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Literacy Teaching and Learning: Birth to Grade 6
Literacy for Students with Disabilities
Curriculum Development for Teachers
Teaching Social Studies in Grades 1-6
Teaching Mathematics in Grades 1-6

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions policy, you can apply up until the beginning of the semester. We recommend applying anywhere from 5 to 12 months prior to the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 389 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)

Official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any and all college(s) or universities you have attended. Bachelor's degree with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.

Personal statement

Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The required minimum acceptable TOEFL score is: 79 Internet-based (213 computer-based or 550 paper-based) or minimum IELTS score: 6.5.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67536 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67536 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

67536 USD / year

≈ 67536 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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