Elementary Inclusive Education MA Dual Gifted

M.A. in Elementary Inclusive Education with Gifted Extension

Earn your degree and initial certification in Childhood Education for grades 1-6 and the New York State extension in Gifted Education.


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This degree program is designed for students who would like to be certified as general educators, but are also open to working with students who have tested into gifted programs. The gifted education extension option includes the general Elementary Education courses, with the addition of three courses in gifted education and an additional semester of student teaching in a gifted education setting.

This option may be selected during your application or during your course of study at Teachers College.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can also apply for teacher certification in states other than New York. While many of our graduates go on to teach in New York City schools, many secure teaching positions elsewhere in the U.S. as well as internationally.

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Admissions Information

Displaying requirements for the Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024 terms.

Master of Arts

  • Points/Credits: 52
  • Entry Terms: N/A

Certification

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  • NY State Initial: 1-6
  • NY State Gifted Ed. Extension

Application Deadlines

  • Spring: N/A
  • Summer/Fall (Priority): N/A
  • Summer/Fall (Final): N/A

* *Program is no longer running and therefore not accepting applications.*

Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments

Acceptance to the program requires strong academic credentials, robust and relevant professional or academic references, and a clear fit between program goals and the goals expressed by the applicant. At a minimum, applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or above and evidence a commitment to educational equity and diversity. We look for prior experience working with children.

The State Education Department of New York requires that individuals seeking elementary certification must have successfully completed at least six semester hours (in semester-long courses) of college level credit in:

  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Science

When you apply, the Elementary Inclusive Education Program reviews the transcripts you send with your application to determine if you have met these requirements. You can be accepted to Elementary Inclusive Education without having completed these liberal arts courses; however, you CANNOT be recommended for certification in New York State until you have done so.

We recommend that you also review your transcripts to see whether you have completed these requirements. It is to your advantage to take some of these courses at an undergraduate institution. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests can also be taken in lieu of completing undergraduate courses.

Degree Requirements

Please contact the program for more information on course requirements.

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