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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
Scholarships
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Master of Education (Initial Teacher Certification, Special Education Pre K-12)
Philadelphia Campus, Philadelphia, United States
24 monthsProgramme duration
541 USDTuition Fee/year
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:
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:
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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