The M.S. in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)/Students with Disabilities at Long Island University is designed for aspiring educators passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments for all children. You will gain the expertise to develop and implement innovative curricula for elementary students (Grades 1-6) while also acquiring specialized skills to teach children with diverse learning needs, including those with mental handicaps, learning disabilities, and developmental disorders. This postgraduate program equips you with a deep understanding of educational psychology, curriculum development, and the social foundations of education, preparing you to address critical challenges in today's classrooms.
This full-time, on-campus Master of Science program is structured over two years, guiding you through essential coursework such as Psychological Foundations of Education, Curriculum Development, and Teaching Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. You will engage in supervised student teaching and a seminar, providing extensive supervised clinical experience with children requiring special education. You will develop the ability to adapt instructional strategies and materials to meet individual learning needs, graduating with the qualifications for New York State certification in both Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities, ready for impactful careers in K-12 education.
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