Program Overview
The Bilingual Childhood Special Education - Alternative Certificate at Adelphi University is a MSc programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bilingual Childhood Special Education - Alternative Certificate programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bilingual Childhood Special Education - Alternative Certificate programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Bilingual Special Education
- Foundations, Families,Cultures and Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Tesol 1:Developing Literacy and Language Arts Skills in the E S L Classroom
- School-Based Measurement For Exceptional Children
- Case Study Development For Bilingual Exceptional Students
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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- Letters of reference*
- A personal essay
- A resume
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Adelphi University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Adelphi University
Adelphi University
Garden City, United States
Adelphi University is a private university in the United States, located in Garden City, New York (Long Island), about 23 miles from New York City. It is known for its programs in business,...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 3 years