Dual Degree: Childhood and Childhood Special Education, MS

MST IN CHILDHOOD AND CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

Earn dual certifications with our online program

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The Master of Science in Teaching, Childhood and Childhood Special Education at Pace University’s School of Education trains you to meet the needs of young students of all abilities. This master’s in childhood education and special ed gives you the skills, experience, and confidence to create inclusive classrooms and is ideal for anyone ready to transition into teaching and make a meaningful impact in the classroom.

Program highlights:

  • Earn your master's degree and be ready to earn dual New York State certification in childhood education and childhood special education in two and a half years
  • Complete your student teaching requirements for your childhood and special education certifications in just one semester
  • Enjoy flexible online courses for both part-time and full-time education that work around your schedule with fall, spring, and summer start dates
  • Experience hands-on training, small class sizes, and an emphasis on education in a diverse and expanding world
  • Secure placements and job opportunities through our partnerships with several school districts in Westchester and New York City
  • Connect with our robust career services team to develop a plan and launch your teaching career
  • Be eligible for some of the highest salaries for teachers in the country, averaging at $92,696 annually in New York
  • Accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Education Preparation (AAQEP)

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We’ll connect you with an advisor to help explore your academic and professional opportunities with a master’s in childhood education.

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$81,902
average average salary annually in New York state. -NEA.org
86%
of special education teachers worked in local elementary or secondary schools.
Top 7%
highest paid special education grads -collegefactual.com

We are dedicated, just like you.

This program offers you:

  • a small classroom setting, with dedicated and world-renowned faculty
  • targeted learning to help you pass the New York State Teacher Certification Exams necessary to work in public schools in the state
  • a focused exploration of the different ways children learn, the organization of schools, and the adaptation of teaching methods to meet the needs of special needs students

 

Join a Network of Talented and Dedicated Educators

As a member of our prestigious alumni network, you will be connected with dedicated teachers who work throughout the world, and important research projects. Recent examples include:

  • Academy of Language and Technology
  • Archdiocese of New York
  • Architecture Engineering & Construction Industries High School
  • Ardsley School District
  • Ascend Charter School
  • Brewster Central & Carmel Central School Districts
  • Briarcliff Manor & Croton School Districts
  • Brookfield Public Schools
  • Brooklyn Friends School
  • Byram Hills High School
  • Child Development Center- Jewish Board Foundation
  • Department of Education
  • Philadelphia School District
  • Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
  • Ramapo High School
  • Stamford Public Schools
  • Storefront Academy Charter School
  • The Bronx High School of Science
  • West Hempstead High School
  • Xavier High School
  • Yorktown Central School District
Pace University

About School of Education

For over 50 years, Pace University’s School of Education has prepared students to meet the requirements for teaching certification and to be agents of change committed to student success and lifelong learning. At Pace University School of Education, students receive the tools they need to be
successful educators from faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned for active engagement in progressive research activities. 

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