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Apply for Childhood Education/Special Education (Grades 1-6) - MSc

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Program facts

  • Program type
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    33,096 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September, January

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Program Overview

What Long Island University Post says about their program:
"This 48-credit Master of Science program prepares you for New York state certification in both Childhood Education and Special Education. 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 program 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."

Admissions requirements

English requirements

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT: 75
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • PTE: 50
  • Duolingo: 100
  • TOEFL Essentials:** 9.0

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT: 79
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 58
  • Duolingo: 105
  • TOEFL Essentials:** 9.0

Please note that major specific post graduate and PhD may have their own English Language Proficiency Testing requirements. 100 Duolingo score or 6.0 IELTS score for the following programs: Computer Science MS, Artificial Intelligence MS, Data Anal & Strat Bus Intel MS.

English proficiency waivers

  • Proof of Citizenship from a country where English is the official language
  • Graduate from high school or postsecondary school in any country where English is the official language or attended an international school that follows that educational system
  • A high school diploma from a four-year U.S. high school, without ESL support
  • IGSCE, GCSE, or GCE
  • SAT 460 on Critical Reading Section
  • ACT 18 on English Section
  • A college level English composition course from an accredited institution in the US with a C or better
  • IB students may submit ENGLISH A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with a score of 4 or better
  • Norway students who have obtained the Upper Secondary Certificate
  • Successfully completion of the LIU English Language Institute
  • O Level or A-Level English with a grade of E or higher
  • AP English exam with a score of 4 or better

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • SAT or ACT scores (optional)
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement or essay

Some programs have additional requirements. Transfer students who studied outside the US must submit a NACES evaluation in order to receive transfer credit.

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable)
  • Copy of passport
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV

Some programs have additional requirements. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree that is less than three years in duration may be required to submit a NACES evaluation.

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: from US$40,248 per year
  • Graduate tuition: from US$26,367 to US$53,390 per year

Visa Requirements for Long Island University

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