Program Details
You can become a dynamic force in the lives of those with special needs with the Master of Science in Teaching Students with Disabilities in Early Childhood and Childhood from Mercy College. This online special education master’s degree shapes talented teachers with a passion for serving those with special needs.
Upon completion of this special education graduate program, graduates receive certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities for Birth-Grade 2 and Teaching Students with Disabilities for Grades 1-6. The online coursework covers such topics as:
- Language development
- Teaching students with disabilities
- Principles and strategies for classroom management
- Autism
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Mercy College 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), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Nonresidents seeking the certification path need to check with their state about licensing requirements.