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Master of Inclusive Early Childhood Education
- Rochester, United States
- 1.17 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master's for teachers of children from birth through grade 2 in inclusive settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education. Evaluate topics including master's covering inclusive teaching of children from birth to grade 2. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.
Career outcomes
- Early childhood teacher (pre-K to grade 2)
- Teacher of young children with disabilities
- Inclusive classroom teacher
Curriculum
- Master's covering inclusive teaching of children from birth to grade 2
- With routes of 48 credits (initial)
- 39 or 36 credits (additional certification). Classes are mostly evenings
- On campus or hybrid
- With fieldwork in varied schools
- Full-time completion takes 14-20 months.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree with course-by-course credential evaluation (TEC or NACES member)
- Minimum GPA 3.0 (applicants below 3.0 may apply with an explanation)
- Two recommendation letters
- English test score
- No GRE/GMAT
- Declaration of Finances. Some programmes (art therapy
- Music education
- Music therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech-language pathology) have their own requirements
- Grade/context: Minimum GPA 3.0 on the US-equivalent GPA from a course-by-course credential evaluation
- Applicants below 3.0 may apply with an explanation (Graduate FAQ).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (course-by-course evaluation by TEC or a NACES member), Two recommendation letters, No GRE or GMAT, Some programmes (art therapy, Music education, Music therapy, Physical therapy, Speech-language pathology) have their own requirements and deadlines.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: preferred Apr 1 (fall) and Sep 1 (spring)
- Some programmes have their own dates. Apply online through the graduate application (free except physical therapy
- Speech-language pathology and physician assistant). Submit the bachelor's transcript with a course-by-course evaluation by TEC or a NACES member
- Two recommendation letters and an English test score
- No GRE or GMAT. Submit the Declaration of Finances. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,446, $22,146 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education |
| Department | Graduate Programs |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36,35 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Sept 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.17 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,446, $22,146 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,400 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 120.

