Master of Education (Initial Teacher Certification, Special Education Pre K-12) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Holy Family University |TopUniversities

Master of Education (Initial Teacher Certification, Special Education Pre K-12)

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

541 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This Accelerated Degree Program is designed to provide individuals, who have undergraduate degrees in fields other than education, the opportunity to pursue a career in teaching special education in grades PK-12. While earning a Master of Education degree, students also meet Pennsylvania state requirements for Special Education PK-12 teacher certification.


The course of study includes a background in psychology and pedagogy, as well as the study of the knowledge and skills needed by special education teachers Three credits of practicum, are required prior to the supervised field experience. For the culminating experience, the student must spend a semester, or a minimum of 14 weeks, full-time in a special education classroom, supervised by Holy Family University School of Education faculty.


Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:


  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the cognitive, emotional, physical and social development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and children in the primary grades
  • Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for all children
  • Analyze the classroom environment to determine how it can be adapted to meet diverse needs of children
  • Develop and implement appropriate formative and summative assessment strategies

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This Accelerated Degree Program is designed to provide individuals, who have undergraduate degrees in fields other than education, the opportunity to pursue a career in teaching special education in grades PK-12. While earning a Master of Education degree, students also meet Pennsylvania state requirements for Special Education PK-12 teacher certification.


The course of study includes a background in psychology and pedagogy, as well as the study of the knowledge and skills needed by special education teachers Three credits of practicum, are required prior to the supervised field experience. For the culminating experience, the student must spend a semester, or a minimum of 14 weeks, full-time in a special education classroom, supervised by Holy Family University School of Education faculty.


Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:


  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the cognitive, emotional, physical and social development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and children in the primary grades
  • Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for all children
  • Analyze the classroom environment to determine how it can be adapted to meet diverse needs of children
  • Develop and implement appropriate formative and summative assessment strategies

Admission Requirements

2 Years
Jan
May

Tuition fees

Domestic
541 USD
International
541 USD

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