MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SPECIAL EDUCATION (BIRTH-GRADE 2)

A Powerful Educational Experience

Niagara University’s College of Education offers a master of science in education, early childhood education, and special education that leads to initial and professional New York state teacher certifications in both early childhood education (birth-grade 2), and students with disabilities (birth-grade 2). The program prepares graduates to serve as teachers, leaders, and directors of early childhood programs, development specialists, teacher educators, etc., in a variety of early childhood and educational settings.

Curriculum

This online program leads to initial certification (43 credit hours) or professional certification (40 credit hours) in teaching early childhood education and students with disabilities from birth-grade 2. The course of study will focus on early childhood and early childhood special education as a strong, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and systems-oriented profession. Graduates of the program will be ready to serve as teachers, leaders, and directors of early childhood programs, development specialists, and a variety of early childhood and school settings.

Flexibility

Our program is offered completely online, allowing flexibility for the working professional. Course offerings are scheduled to help you complete the program in a convenient time-frame, and practicum hours may be fullfilled within the work place.

Affordability

Our highly credentialed faculty have extensive field experience. With our small class size, you will receive the individual attention you deserve.

Quality

NU develops special education teachers to make a difference in the lives of young children, and to be constant agents of positive change in an exciting field.