Childhood Education and Special Education

This program of Childhood Education and Special Education degree fromPace Universityis an excellent option for professionals and college graduates from non-education backgrounds who want to transition into teaching and make a meaningful impact in the classroom.

Pace University ’s Master of Science for Teachers (MST) in Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education prepares you to support the diverse needs of every learner in today’s classrooms. You’ll build the research-based knowledge and practical skills essential for addressing the needs of all students, including those with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

Key facts

With a curriculum designed to develop your expertise in inclusive and special education settings, this master’s degree in childhood and special education equips you for success in New York City’s diverse schools. Our strong partnerships with local schools in Westchester and NYC provide hands-on experience and direct pathways to employment—many of our students secure teaching positions before graduation.

Careers

After completing the program and passing the New York State Teacher Certification Exams, you are eligible for initial teaching certifications in Childhood Education (grades 1–6) and Students with Disabilities (grades 1–6) in New York State.

Our strong partnerships with local school districts mean that our students are getting hired before they even graduate.

Where Pace Graduates are Employed

• NYC Department of Education

• Dutchess County School District

• Putnam County School District

• Rockland County School District

• Westchester County School District

• NJDOE

Courses include:

• Child Abuse and Violence Prevention

• Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention & Intervention

• Child Development

• General Assessment

• Learning Environments

• Language, Literacy, and Global Perspectives

• Curriculum and Methods in Inclusive Settings