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Master of Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Nazareth University

  • Rochester, United States
  • 1.17 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: preferred Apr 1 (fall) and Sep 1 (spring)
  2. Some programmes have their own dates. Apply online through the graduate application (free except physical therapy
  3. Speech-language pathology and physician assistant). Submit the bachelor's transcript with a course-by-course evaluation by TEC or a NACES member
  4. Two recommendation letters and an English test score
  5. No GRE or GMAT. Submit the Declaration of Finances. After admission
  6. 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

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education
DepartmentGraduate Programs
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36,35
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Sept 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    138 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.17 years.