Early Childhood and Special Education, M.Ed.
Become a NYS certified teacher in Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) or Students with Disabilities (birth-grade 2) through this affordable and flexible dual certification program; developed for working adults who want to become teachers.
Meet Your Enrollment Counselor
Kristen Nielsen
Adult & Graduate Enrollment Counselor
Thanks for your interest in Roberts! I can help answer any questions you have about the program and the admissions process. Feel free to schedule an appointment with me below or call or text me at 585.454.9026.
Program Details
Standard Completion Time
16 months | Hybrid
Program Credits
45
Cost Per Credit
$795
Accreditation
AAQEP
Start Terms
- August 30, 2021
Online or in person - Application Deadlines & Deposits
- Submit your complete application by May 1, 2021 and your deposit is $50.00
- Submit your complete application by June 1, 2021 and your deposit is $125.00
- After these dates the deposit is $200.00
- January 17, 2022
Online or in person
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Program Highlights
- Degree Completion and Masters degree tuition frozen at 2020-21 rates!
- Work-friendly schedule (evening and online classes with full/part-time options)
- Interview prep with local principals and superintendents
- Faculty coaching through the certification process
- Review sessions for certification exams
- Teacher Immersion Fellowship Program (paid work in schools while enrolled)
- Focus on connecting theory and practice
Popular Careers & Employers
Careers
- Teacher
Employers
- Rochester City School District
- Charter Schools
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
Alumni Making A Difference
Lori Garratt ’11
5th Grade Teacher, Canandaigua Elementary School
Nicole Mathis '15
Special Education Teacher, Rochester City School District
Jacob Russell ’15
5th Grade Math/Science Teacher, Plato Academy in Clearwater, FL
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Adult and Graduate Admissions - 585.594.6600 | 800.777.4792 (toll free) - AGE-Admissions@roberts.edu