M.Ed. in Special Education
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TOTAL COST
$9,500*
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NEXT START DATE
Nov 11, 2024
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COMPLETION TIME
16 Months
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
34
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How do you meet the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities? Designed for current PreK-12 teachers, the M.Ed. in Special Education provides an in-depth study of research-based methods to enhance instruction. You’ll gain valuable skills to develop curriculum, design learning environments, and to build and maintain partnerships to better support students.
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Tuition
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Total Cost M.Ed. in Special Education |
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Total Tuition 34 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$7,990 |
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Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $1360 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit) |
$1,510 |
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Total Program Cost |
$9,500* |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
Differentiated Instruction
Early Childhood Education
General Track
General Special Education
The M.Ed. in Special Education provides educators with the background to support students with exceptionalities in P-12 settings. The courses provide students with evidence-based methods to develop curriculum, design learning environments, and enhance instructional strategies and guidance techniques to support the diverse learning needs of students. The coursework is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of research-based methods to meet the needs of students with special needs in current educational settings.Â
Program Outcomes
- Design and implement appropriate curriculum and instructional practices to promote learning across all developmental domains.
- Implement program specific standards to develop curriculum to meet individual developmental needs of children in specific content areas.
- Develop a working knowledge of developmental theory, standards, frameworks, and concepts in relation to best practices to support learners with special needs.
- Create a developmentally appropriate learning environment by incorporating evidenced-based instructional practices and resources, materials, and technology to support individual learning needs.
- Construct a framework for establishing and maintaining communicative, collaborative partnerships between the school, professional colleagues, family, and community by advocating for appropriate learning experiences for children with special needs.
- Engage in action research to improve instructional strategies and enhance the learning environment for children with special needs.
- Create activities which promote leadership and advocacy in special education to enhance professional development.Â
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.
SPED5013 |
Strategies for Teaching Diverse Learners |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED5023 |
Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED5033 |
Law and Policy in Special Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED5043 |
Building Collaborative Relationships |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED5053 |
Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Learners |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED5103 |
Ethical Practices and Standards in Special Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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SPED5003 |
Principles and Practices of Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners |
3 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
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