Program Overview
The Special Education: Early Childhood Program at Buffalo State SUNY is a MSc programme in Education over 72 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: Early Childhood Program 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: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Buffalo, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education: Early Childhood Program 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
- Strategies for Cognition and Emergent Literacy in Young Children with Disabilities
- Managing the Behavior of Young Children with Disabilities
- Advanced Curriculum for Individuals with Moderate and Severe Disabilities
- Collaboration and Consultative Practices in Inclusive Settings
- Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities
- Intervention in Early Childhood Special Education
- Instructional Field Experience in Special Education
- Graduate Seminar in Exceptional Education
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 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).
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). Admission is competitive; not all qualified applicants are admitted.
2. Employment or other experience relevant to the graduate course of study.
3. A written statement describing the applicant\xc2\x92s philosophy of education and relevant experiences in the field. This statement must adhere to standard written English.
4. Faculty review.
5. Completion of a special application
6. The ability to speak English and Spanish, and an oral interview (for bilingual exceptional individuals certificate program applicants only).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Buffalo State SUNY 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 Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo, United States
The State University of New York Buffalo State University is a public university in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Buffalo State University was...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 72 months
- Credits 18
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