Master of Education in Special Education Program By University of Cincinnati Online |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

15,202 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

UC Online’s Master of Education in Special Education is the perfect fit for students enthusiastic about working with children and adults with disabilities. This 100% online program prepares students to have a sense of community awareness and ecologically-based service delivery to enhance and better the lives of all individuals with disabilities. With three (3) program concentrations to choose from and three (3) optional graduate certificates to add on, students can truly personalize their education to align with their interests and career goals.
By graduation, students will be able to provide direct and indirect services in the field of special education including K-12 education, rehabilitation for occupational development and daily independence, community-based case management, disability advocacy, school, and individualized consultation services, and various other services related to individuals with disabilities and their families. This program does not lead to an initial teaching license.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

UC Online’s Master of Education in Special Education is the perfect fit for students enthusiastic about working with children and adults with disabilities. This 100% online program prepares students to have a sense of community awareness and ecologically-based service delivery to enhance and better the lives of all individuals with disabilities. With three (3) program concentrations to choose from and three (3) optional graduate certificates to add on, students can truly personalize their education to align with their interests and career goals.
By graduation, students will be able to provide direct and indirect services in the field of special education including K-12 education, rehabilitation for occupational development and daily independence, community-based case management, disability advocacy, school, and individualized consultation services, and various other services related to individuals with disabilities and their families. This program does not lead to an initial teaching license.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

80+
3+
6+
APPLICATION PREREQUISITES:
  1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  2. Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
  3. Statement of academic and professional goals, with a cover letter.
  4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation.
  5. Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
  6. A current, valid professional teaching license.
*GRE is required if the applicant’s undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 (4.0 scale).
GRE Scores: All three sections of the General Test taken within the last 5 years. Desired Scores: 470 Verbal; 540 Quantitative, and 4.5 Writing (old scale) OR 151 Verbal; 147 Quantitative, and 4.5 Writing (new scale).
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

14,902 USD
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International Students

15,202 USD
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Our flexible programs allow you to create an academic path that suits your lifestyle and career goals. We are here at every step for the student and are fully integrated into the University of Cincinnati. We work hard to ensure that prospective students become students and eventually University of Cincinnati graduates.

With the University of Cincinnati Online , we provide you with the highest level of convenience, resources and tools to achieve your professional goals. All of our programs are led by nationally recognized faculty and offer you the same community that the traditional classroom experience provides. With both full- and part-time options, you can earn your degree on your schedule. Contact us today to learn more about the UC Online difference.


The University of Cincinnati Online  is dedicated to providing a world-class educational experience that provides flexibility for busy professionals, lifelong learners, and students from around the world.
All of UC Online’s programs are led by nationally recognized faculty and combine innovation with freedom of intellectual inquiry to create an inclusive environment tailored towards the needs of UC Online students.
With each course, students will receive the tools, skills and education to further their skillset, expand their opportunities, and enrich their local communities.
The University of Cincinnati Online provides high-quality, online academic programs from a premier research and higher learning institution located in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. The University of Cincinnati was one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do.
Our flexible programs allow you to create an academic path that suits your lifestyle and career goals. We are here at every step for the student and are fully integrated into the University of Cincinnati. We work hard to ensure that prospective students become students and eventually University of Cincinnati graduates.

With the University of Cincinnati Online , we provide you with the highest level of convenience, resources and tools to achieve your professional goals. All of our programs are led by nationally recognized faculty and offer you the same community that the traditional classroom experience provides. With both full- and part-time options, you can earn your degree on your schedule. Contact us today to learn more about the UC Online difference.


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