Ed.S. in Special Education
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TOTAL COST
$12,660
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NEXT START DATE
Jun 09, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
18 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
34
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Enhance your knowledge and expertise in the field of special education. Advance your knowledge of the skills and best practices involved in successfully supporting individuals with special needs. Engage in doctoral-level studies without writing a dissertation and become a more effective leader, able to improve outcomes for your students.
Note: This degree is not designed for licensure.
Why ACE?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Tuition
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Total Cost Ed.S. in Special Education |
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Total Tuition 34 semester credits x $306 per credit |
$10,404 |
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Fees $100 Application Fee$150 Conferral Fee $2006 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $59 per Credit) |
$2,256 |
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Total Program Cost |
$12,660 |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
The Education Specialist degree is a practitioner’s degree at the post-master’s level for those who seek advanced credentials but not a full doctoral degree with a dissertation requirement. The objective of the degree is to develop skills and competencies that will make a student a more effective leader in the field of Special Education. The Ed.S. in Special Education degree is designed for individuals with a master’s degree who will wish to advance their special education knowledge and skills. This degree is not designed for licensure.
Program Outcomes
- Design general and specialized curricula to increase access and meet the learning needs and developmental growth of students with exceptionalities. (AO3)
- Analyze seminal and current research, pedagogical principles, and assistive technology to support the use of best practices in the special education classroom. (AO1)
- Design assessments that minimize bias, support individual student needs, and utilize results for instructional and placement decisions. (AO3)
- Construct models to support positive collaborative relationships with stakeholders to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families. (AO2)
- Examine current trends, technologies, laws, and policies in special education and the role that they play in safeguarding the rights of students with exceptionalities. (AO4)
- Implement an inclusive learning environment that uses responsive pedagogical approaches to effectively support learners in reaching their full potential. (A03)
- Demonstrate growth as a professional and leader in special education by applying emerging instructional technologies, engaging in research, and contributing to innovative practices that promote education and support learners. (AO5)
- Apply, analyze, and promote best practices in leadership. (AO5)
- Demonstrate competence in the application of multiple research methods. (AO1)
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
June 09, 2025 Term
Jun 06, 2025
Payment Due
Jun 06, 2025
Application Due
Jun 09, 2025
Term Start
Jun 13, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Jul 27, 2025
Term End
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
November 10, 2025 Term
January 12, 2026 Term
February 23, 2026 Term
April 13, 2026 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
LEAD6001 |
Introduction to Advanced Studies |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6011 |
Leadership as a Reflective Practice |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6021 |
Leadership Seminar |
1 Semester Credits |
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SPED6003 |
Strategies and Methods for Reading Intervention |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED6013 |
Assistive Technology for Exceptional Learners |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED6023 |
Differentiated Instruction for Exceptional Learners |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED6033 |
Trends and Issues in Special Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED6043 |
Assessment and Evaluation for Exceptional Learners |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED6073 |
Exploring the Autism Spectrum |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED6063 |
Building Family and Professional Partnerships |
3 Semester Credits |
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