Early Childhood Special Education (MA)

Overview

Concordia University Chicago’s master of arts in early childhood special education is designed for educators with an early childhood certificate/endorsement or the LBS1 (pre-kindergarten to age 21) endorsement. This program is for educators who desire to teach early childhood students with disabilities from birth to below kindergarten. It is also designed to provide qualified candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge to become an early childhood special education teacher.

Learning Objectives

Build and strengthen a theoretical understanding of the foundations of early childhood special education
Examine issues relevant to the early intervention, least restrictive environment, appropriate educational settings, language development, and special education law and policy.
Develop and utilize appropriate assessments and teaching strategies for young children with disabilities.
Collaborate with all stakeholders, including parents, community, family members, and other institutions to support young children with disabilities.
Conduct research to answer questions related to early childhood special education practices and successfully meet the needs of all learners.

Program Requirements

Early Childhood Certificate/Endorsement or LBS 1 Endorsement
Hold a professional educator license
Completion of 30 credit hours of course work

Requirements

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are required to meet all admission standards listed for the program they wish to enter. In addition, the following are required to be considered for admission:

English Language Proficiency
International applicants who have earned an advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or students from an international English-speaking university need not submit English language scores. Otherwise, applicants must demonstrate one of the following:
— Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 72 (internet-based), or
— International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.0, or
— Password Test score of at least 6.0, or
— Michigan test score of 85, or
— Pearson Test of English score of at least 61, or
— Proof of successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School or certificate of Completion of Program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director, or
— King George International College (KGIC) English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) final proficiency test score of 75% with a passing class score of 80.
Transcripts
Provide official, sealed U.S. transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Concordia approved international credentialing service. Concordia accepts course-by-course evaluations from WES (World Education Services), ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) or AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers).
Professional Résumé
Declaration of Finances
Submit a certified document pledging financial support for the first year of study and verifying the same for the following year/s of study.
Regular Admission Status
International students must qualify for regular admission to a degree program in order to enroll.

All documents should be submitted at least seven weeks prior to the student’s expected start date. I-20 forms will be issued after admission is granted.

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Tuition:

Application Fee:

$250

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Location

USA > Chicago > illinois > Kansas > Missouri > St. Louis > New York

Country	USA
Duration	2 Years
Program Level	Master
School	Concordia University

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