Ed.S. in Special Education
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TOTAL COST
$12,184
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NEXT START DATE
Nov 11, 2024
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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?
Quality You Expect
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Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.
Flexibility You Need
Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.
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 $1530 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit) |
$1,780 |
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Total Program Cost |
$12,184 |
Find a plan that fits your budget.
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 and modify general and specialized curricula to increase access and meet the diverse learning needs and developmental growth of students with exceptionalities.
- Analyze, synthesize, and apply seminal and current research, pedagogical principles, and assistive technology to support the use of best practices in the special education classroom.
- Examine, design, and implement appropriate assessments to minimize bias, support individual student needs, and utilize results for instructional and placement decisions.
- Construct models to support positive collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families.Â
- Develop strategies to support professional development, leadership, and advocacy efforts in special education.Â
- Examine current trends, laws, and policy in special education and the role that they play in safeguarding the rights of students with exceptionalities.Â
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural, social, and economic diversity and individual learner differences to inform the creation of an inclusive learning environment where all students feel respected and valued and have the resources and support necessary to reach their fullest potential.
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
November 11, 2024 Term
Nov 08, 2024
Payment Due
Nov 08, 2024
Application Due
Nov 11, 2024
Term Start
Nov 15, 2024
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Dec 15, 2024
Term End
January 06, 2025 Term
January 27, 2025 Term
February 17, 2025 Term
April 07, 2025 Term
May 19, 2025 Term
June 09, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 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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