M.S. IN INCLUSIVE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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    M.S. IN INCLUSIVE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

    Daemen University offers a fully online Master of Science in Inclusive Childhood Education, designed for working professionals seeking initial or professional certification in childhood education (Grades 1–6) and students with disabilities (PK–12).

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    100%

    online 

    12-18

    months to degree completion

    30%

    tuition discount

    Flexible

    learning

    Our students complete fieldwork at schools in:

    Williamsville
    Clarence
    Amherst
    Lancaster
    Buffalo Public Schools
    Buffalo Charter Schools
    Tonawanada
    Niagara Falls
    Lockport
    West Seneca
    Hamburg
    Orchard Park
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    INITIAL/PROFESSIONAL

    • Earn initial & professional certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) and Students with Disabilities (PK–12).
    • Flexible online format: One synchronous evening per week.
    • Hands-on experience: 150 field hours and two 7-week full-time student teaching placements.
    • Accelerated timeline: Complete the program in as little as 18 months.
    • Transfer & waiver options: Up to 6 credits transferable; Daemen Educational Studies minors may qualify for prerequisite waivers.
    Degree AwardedM.S. in Inclusive Childhood Education
    Estimated Length18 months
    ModalityOnline
    Start DateJanuary 21st 2026
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    PROFESSIONAL

    For teachers who hold initial certification in childhood education/students with disabilities and seek professional certification in the same area. This program will not result in any additional certification areas.

    • Professional certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) and Students with Disabilities (PK–12).
    • Flexible online format: One synchronous evening per week.
    • Accelerated timeline: Complete the 30-credit program in as little as 12 months.
    • Focused curriculum: Intensive intervention, critical issues, and advanced teaching strategies.
    • Relevant coursework: Instructional & assistive technology, equity, social justice in education, and more.
    Degree AwardedM.S. in Inclusive Childhood Education
    Estimated Length12 months
    ModalityOnline
    Start DateJanuary 21st 2026
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    ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

    For those who hold New York State initial teaching certification in a different area.

    • Earn initial & professional certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) and Students with Disabilities (PK–12).
    • Flexible online format: One synchronous evening per week.
    • Hands-on experience: Includes 100 hours of fieldwork.
    • Accelerated timeline: Complete the program in as little as 12 months.
    • Relevant coursework: Instructional & assistive technology, equity, social justice, and more.
    Degree Awarded M.S. in Inclusive Childhood Education
    Estimated Length 12 months
    Modality Online
    Start DateJanuary 21st 2026
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    Meet the Director

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    Dr. Tara Kaczorowski

    Dr. Kaczorowski joined Daemen University in 2021. She earned her Ph.D. in Special Education with a focus on instructional technology from the University at Buffalo. A former K-4 special education teacher, she now teaches courses in STEM instruction, inclusion, and graduate research methods. Her research focuses on teacher preparation, instructional technology, video-enhanced reflection, and STEM instruction for students with disabilities.

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    Accreditation

    Pursuant to §52.21 of the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the educator preparation programs offered by Daemen University are considered to be continuously accredited for purposes of meeting the New York State requirement that all such programs maintain continuous accreditation. We are also pursuing accreditation through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).