Program Details
The online Master of Science in Teaching in Childhood Special Education program prepares educators to teach children with disabilities in grades 1-6. The curriculum is grounded in Jesuit values of acceptance, compassion, and understanding of the whole individual. Students learn to create classroom environments where all children can learn, thrive, and succeed. Classes and coursework blend instruction in child development, adaptive instructional practices for children in all settings, and professional studies. The program offers strategies and techniques relevant to modern classroom success with a focus on approaches that consider the emotional and academic growth of the whole child and consists of varied, adaptive learning techniques.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Fordham University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Meets certification requirements for New York. Nonresidents should inquire with their home state.