Program Overview
The Early Childhood Special Education at The University of Alabama is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, 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 Early Childhood Special Education 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,170 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Childhood Special Education 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
- Education of Young Children with Disabilities
- Child Development
- Assessment of Young Children
- Evaluation of Classroom Learning
- Computer-based Inst Tech
- Advanced Behavior Mgt for Spec Educ
- Methods of Tching Young Chld with Disabilities
- Practicum in Early Childhood Special Educ
- Intro to Exceptional Children & Youth
- Current & Emerging Instruct Technologies
- Curriculum Integration of Technology
- Beginning Reading Grades PK-3
- Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The University of Alabama employs a competitive admission process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an individual basis for an applicant\xc2\x92s abilities as a student and a scholar.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,170 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,170 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-05-18
- Start Date 2018-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months