Overview

The Department of Developmental and Special Education from The City University of New York prepares teachers for initial New York State dual-certification in general education and special education through the following professional degree programs:

BA in Special Education & Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2; dual-certificate)
BA in Childhood Special Education (Grades 1 - 6; dual-certificate
Department Minor: Early Intervention (for non-Education majors)

The MEC School of Education utilizes inclusive and interdisciplinary learning communities: students, parents, teachers, principals, professors, clinicians, service providers and researchers to transform the field of urban education into systems that work for all.

What begins here will change national and international communities, as we prepare personnel to:

shape lives for the benefit of society through the core values of learning, discovery, leadership, individual opportunity and social responsibility;
use emerging, 21st century culturally responsive pedagogies and technology;
engage with learners in inclusive multicultural and multilingual societies;
participate in formal and informal service learning and School of Education internships in local, regional and international communities;
interact with internationally recognized and highly qualified professionals in shared programs of interest;
provide transdisciplinary interventions, resources and support services for learners and families;
conduct collaborative, interdisciplinary action and clinical research; and,

disseminate knowledge of cutting-edge research, best practices and data-driven outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health, Safety Fitness for Teachers
Foundations of Educational Psychology
Students with Behavior Disorders
Teaching Elementary Reading
Teaching Elementary Mathematics
Assessment in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 1224 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Show proof of high school completion. Official high school transcripts and diplomas, or official GED or TASC scores and certificate are accepted.
Minimum academic requirement – High School average of 65 or 2250 on the GED or 2500 on the TASC. SAT/ACT scores (to be considered for entry into a four-year degree program)
Provide proof of residency to qualify for in-state tuition.
Pay $65 application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14880 USD / year

≈ 14880 USD / year
Out-of-State

14880 USD / year

≈ 14880 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6930 USD / year

≈ 6930 USD / year

Additional Details

$3465/semester for local residents

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What begins here will change national and international communities, as we prepare personnel to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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