Elementary school is a critical time to instill a love of learning and foster positive social experiences. Great teachers ignite an interest in children of all abilities and prepare them for academic success and a lifetime of learning.
Why Choose Childhood/Special Education?
The five-year B.S./M.S.Ed in childhood /students with disabilities is a seamless degree program designed to prepare students for teaching certification. Students take graduate courses during their senior year and complete the on-site practicum and internship during their fifth year. Graduates of our program are recommended for New York State certification, and are equipped to teach all subjects in general elementary classrooms as well as in special education or inclusive classrooms.
What Will You Learn?
You will practice the art and science of teaching. You will learn how to plan an appropriate and effective instruction for grades 1-6, including how to accommodate students and differentiate lessons for the special education and at-risk students. You will learn how to:
use formal and informal assessment tools
plan and implement instruction based upon the needs of students with special needs
implement a variety of strategies and methodologies that provide active engagement in learning
create an environment that encourages social interaction and appropriate behavior
understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of educators and parents in the community
be sensitive to the cultural diversity of students in the classroom
seamlessly integrate technology into instruction
apply child and adolescent theory
understand the foundations of education
What Will You Do?
Once you complete the five-year dual childhood/students with disabilities grades 1-6 program and pass the New York State Teacher Certification Exams, you will be recommended for New York State certification to teach general education grades 1-6 as well as students with disabilities grades 1-6.
Jobs for Childhood/Special Education Professionals
Careers of interest for childhood/special education students include the following.
Kindergarten and elementary school teacher
Preschool teacher
Teacher assistant
Instructional coordinator
Esperado March 2023
Fecha de inicio
Esperado Agosto 2023
School of Education & Health
Manhattan College,
4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Miguel Hall, Room 205,
RIVERDALE,
New York,
10471, United States
Applicants must complete a full sequence of university-preparatory studies that would qualify for admission to post-secondary studies in their home country. In general, students who present a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average from university preparatory studies are considered for admission. This requirement is equivalent to the twelve-year program of elementary, middle, and high school in the United States.
Proof of English Proficiency (Submit one of the following):
a. IBT TOEFL of 80 or higher;
b. IELTS score of 6.5 or higher
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.
