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M.Ed. in Special Education

Earn your master’s in one year or less!

  • TOTAL COST

    $9,500*
  • NEXT START DATE

    May 19, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    12 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    34

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Grow Your Skills, Advocacy and Knowledge

Make a difference in the lives of pre-K-12 students with disabilities through advanced knowledge in special education. The master’s in special education at ACE equips you with the skills you need to develop curriculum, design engaging learning environments, and deliver effective instruction that meets the developmental needs of all learners. You’ll be prepared to evolve your classroom with evidence-based theories, resources, materials and technology beneficial for SPED students. 

This program provides practical and applicable frameworks to help you establish and maintain partnerships with families, fellow educators, administrators and the community. You’ll also apply action research to promote advancements to better support students with disabilities within educational settings. Become a leader in special education and use the power of knowledge to make an impact. 

Note: This program is not designed to lead to licensure. If you’re interested in a shorter, licensure-based pathway, you can explore our Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Special Education program. 


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 $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M 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 86% 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.

1Source: Student Right to Know


Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost M.Ed. in Special Education

Total Tuition

34 semester credits x $235 per credit

$7,990

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1360 Technology and Library Fee
(34 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$1,510

Total Program Cost

$9,500*

Find a plan that fits your budget.

When We Say Low Cost, We Mean It

$9,500
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Source: Internal Research Completed June 2024


Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study

  • Differentiated Instruction

  • Early Childhood Education

  • General Track

  • General Special Education


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

May 19, 2025 Term

May 16, 2025

Application Due

May 16, 2025

Payment Due

May 19, 2025

Term Start

May 23, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

Jun 22, 2025

Term End

June 09, 2025 Term

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


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

SPED5013

Strategies for Teaching Diverse Learners

3 Semester Credits

SPED5023

Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education

3 Semester Credits

SPED5033

Law and Policy in Special Education

3 Semester Credits

SPED5043

Building Collaborative Relationships

3 Semester Credits

SPED5053

Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Learners

3 Semester Credits

SPED5103

Ethical Practices and Standards in Special Education

3 Semester Credits

SPED5003

Principles and Practices of Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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