Program Overview
The Special Education and Literacy at Iona College is a MEd 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 Special Education and Literacy 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 1,176 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,176 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education and Literacy 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
- [\'Assessment of Literacy Development in Young Children\', \'Practicum in Reading and Literacy\', \'Foundations of Teaching Students with Disabilities\', \'Teaching Diverse Learners with Exceptionalities\', \'Practicum in Teaching Students with Disabilities\', \'Responsive Teaching and Multiple Interventions within Inclusive Classrooms\', \'Writing and the Writing Process\', \'Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education\', "Developing Literacy with Children\'s Literature", \'Language Development\', \'Cognitive and Socio-cultural Dimensions of Literacy Learning and Development\', \'Multicultural Education\', \'Action Research in Literacy Education\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Earn a minimum of 120 credits for a BA or BS\nand 126 credits for a BBA. Certain BS degrees require more than 120\ncredits. Students should reference the appropriate major degree\nrequirements in the\xc2\xa0College Catalog\xc2\xa0for details; \n
- Satisfactorily complete all requirements of the\ndegree program in which they are registered; \n
- Maintain a minimum average of "C"\n(i.e. 2.0 cumulative index) computed according to the method indicated in\nthe\xc2\xa0College Catalog\xc2\xa0in both their major and overall indices. \n
- File a\xc2\xa0Degree Candidate Card\xc2\xa0with\nthe Registrar\'s Office. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,176 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,176 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,176 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,176 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Iona College 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 Iona College
Iona College
New Rochelle, United States
Iona College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The university...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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