Career Path
Becoming a specialist teacher capable of helping students with varied learning needs will widen your employment opportunities: -
- early years educator
- administrator of a day care or preschool facility
- leadership roles
- childcare and preschool administrators
- managerial roles within the facility etc.
In addition to teaching, there are several other sought-after careers that can help you fulfill your dreams. Many of those who pursue MA in Education with Early Childhood and Special Education go on to work as inclusive classroom teachers or shadow teachers, there are many job opportunities at other institutes as well that educate children with disabilities. You can expect competitive salaries, work flexibility and advancement options in your career.
You can always find rewarding, meaningful careers outside of the school setting after earning your online master’s degree with specialization in early childhood and special education. Whether you stay in the classroom or pursue other options, it is always a step forward to broaden your career prospects.
Curriculum and Credits
Foundation (10 credits)
- 1. Psychology and Characteristics of Learners
- 2. Conducting Accurate Internet Research
Core (30 credits)
- 1. Developing, Planning & Designing learning Environment
- 2. Digital literacy – 21st Century Classroom
- 3. Assessment & Evaluation in Education
- 4. Instructional Strategies
- 5. Behavioral Management – Social and Emotional Competence of Learners
- 6. Introduction to Education Research
Specializations (20 credits)
- 1. Early Childhood Studies – Fundamentals
- 2. Teaching and Learning in Early Years
- 3. Inclusive Classroom Strategies I
- 4. Inclusive Classroom Strategies II
Capstone Project (30 credits) - Choose 1
- 1. Prepare a paper on any one topic of by attending a one live
online webinar from ACT – 5000 words
- 2. Attend any seminar in Education in your region and create a
reflective paper on the same – 5000 words
- 3. Research Paper – Creating a Supportive Inclusive Learning
Environment for pre-primary learners – 5000 words
Course Duration and Fees
Duration Minimum 1 year (maximum 2 years)
Payments can be made via Online Bank Transfer, Credit Card or PayPal.
Total fee
- 2750 USD – If Paying from USA or paying in USD
- 2400 GBP – If Paying from UK or EU
- 93000 Thai Baht – If Paying in Asia
- 200,000 INR– If Paying in India
All fees include tax. Fees include all: Program of study, LMS access, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma and transcript. Courier charges apply for Diploma and Transcript dispatch to your country. Certificate Notary and Apostille charges are separate from Europe. Please check with your admission adviser for more details.
Degree and Transcript are issued by The European International University, Paris and a program participation certification is given by Asian College of Teachers.
Scholarships
Asian College of Teachers offers tuition scholarships and financial aid for its online learning degree programs. The tuition scholarship fund for distance learning degree programs will be granted depending on the policy and the Dean’s office from time to time. Upon request, ACT may offer you: Academic Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship, Creative Scholarships and Community Service Scholarship.
Refund Policy
Once students register for a course, they are responsible for dropping any course they decide not to attend.
- Once you have enrolled in the program and you wish to immediately pull out before any access has been granted - 50% of the tuition fee will be refunded
- No refund for students who have received course access and have already started off with the program from ACT
- Read all Terms and Conditions before making payments
- Processing of refunds make take up to 3 months
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