

Build on your existing pedagogical knowledge and prepare to teach young children in special education settings. Ideal if you have a bachelor's degree and hold certification or are eligible for certification in early childhood education or early childhood special education, the program leads to eligibility for New York State certification in early childhood special education, birth–grade 2.
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Your course work will expand your pedagogical training and help you develop strategies for teaching young children with diverse of needs and abilities, working collaboratively with families, other professionals, and community organizations. Throughout the program, you’ll learn:
You’ll undertake extensive study of how children develop in multiple contexts. You will participate in student teaching in a variety of early childhood general and special education settings, from preschools to early childhood centers and Head Start programs.
As a prospective teacher, you’ll be immersed in thoughtful discussions and interactions around critical educational issues, especially issues of developmental, linguistic, cultural, and racial diversity and educational equity. Each course in the program of study is tied to either fieldwork or student teaching, generating rich and authentic reflections upon theory and practice.
Upon graduation, you are eligible for New York State certification in early childhood special education, birth–grade 2, and prepared for careers including:
Learn more about teacher certification and our degree's accreditation.
If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact program directors Mark Alter at mark.alter@nyu.edu for Special Education and Erin O'Connor at eoc2@nyu.edu for Early Childhood Education.
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