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Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MEd
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Temple University’s Master of Education in Early and Elementary Education with Special Education puts you on the path to earning specialized credentials, plus a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate. By successfully completing the program, you’ll earn Temple’s recommendation to receive Instructional I teacher certification. You will also develop the expertise to earn Early and Elementary (PreK through grade 4) and Special Education (PreK through grade 12) teacher certification.
In addition to core theory and techniques in reading/literacy, math, science and social studies instruction, you will learn how to educate students with special educational needs in a way that addresses their individual differences. The study of learning processes allows students to understand individual differences in intelligence, cognitive development and self-regulation, as well as their role in learning. Whether a child has autism, ADHD or another special educational need, you will acquire the expertise to help them overcome it by
- assessing the child’s educational needs,
- creating inclusive classroom settings and practices,
- developing appropriate instructional strategies, and
- managing the classroom through positive behavior support.
Your coursework will also help you
- gain a firm foundation in the theory of child and adolescent development,
- get a solid overview of the problems educational psychologists address, and
- master the techniques for teaching English to children who speak other languages.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MEd
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Temple University’s Master of Education in Early and Elementary Education with Special Education puts you on the path to earning specialized credentials, plus a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate. By successfully completing the program, you’ll earn Temple’s recommendation to receive Instructional I teacher certification. You will also develop the expertise to earn Early and Elementary (PreK through grade 4) and Special Education (PreK through grade 12) teacher certification.
In addition to core theory and techniques in reading/literacy, math, science and social studies instruction, you will learn how to educate students with special educational needs in a way that addresses their individual differences. The study of learning processes allows students to understand individual differences in intelligence, cognitive development and self-regulation, as well as their role in learning. Whether a child has autism, ADHD or another special educational need, you will acquire the expertise to help them overcome it by
- assessing the child’s educational needs,
- creating inclusive classroom settings and practices,
- developing appropriate instructional strategies, and
- managing the classroom through positive behavior support.
Your coursework will also help you
- gain a firm foundation in the theory of child and adolescent development,
- get a solid overview of the problems educational psychologists address, and
- master the techniques for teaching English to children who speak other languages.
Admission Requirements
At least one course (three credit hours) should be taken in each of the following areas.
- Math (cannot be basic or remedial courses below 1000 level)
- Science
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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