M.Ed. in Special Education Postgraduate Programme By University of Utah |TopUniversities
Application Deadline

01 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree is considered to be a professional degree awarded to individuals who have successfully completed studies in the following domains: Graduate core, Teacher Licensure or Professional Practice course work, Advanced graduate studies, Students may choose the M.Ed. Degree with or without completing teacher licensure. The M.Ed. Degree focuses upon professional achievement and experience substantially beyond the Baccalaureate and basic teacher preparation program. The University of Utah describes the professional degree as follows: A minimum of thirty to thirty-five (30-35) semester hours planned and approved in advance by the student's Supervisory Committee, Sufficient flexibility to accommodate individual goals by allowing concentrations in either professional studies or supportive academic studies in other colleges, A required qualifying exam, No thesis requirement, A culminating clinical or professional experience to upgrade the professional competencies of the student, A required comprehensive written examination, The purpose of the Department of Special Education's M.Ed. program is to prepare students with the critical thinking skills and experiential base necessary to undertake professional positions in a variety of clinical, educational, and other related settings. Students are required to identify an interest in a specialization field. Mild/moderate disabilities, Severe disabilities, Early childhood special education, Early childhood visual impairment, Early childhood deaf and hard of hearing, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Visually impaired, Deafblind, BCBA,

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree is considered to be a professional degree awarded to individuals who have successfully completed studies in the following domains: Graduate core, Teacher Licensure or Professional Practice course work, Advanced graduate studies, Students may choose the M.Ed. Degree with or without completing teacher licensure. The M.Ed. Degree focuses upon professional achievement and experience substantially beyond the Baccalaureate and basic teacher preparation program. The University of Utah describes the professional degree as follows: A minimum of thirty to thirty-five (30-35) semester hours planned and approved in advance by the student's Supervisory Committee, Sufficient flexibility to accommodate individual goals by allowing concentrations in either professional studies or supportive academic studies in other colleges, A required qualifying exam, No thesis requirement, A culminating clinical or professional experience to upgrade the professional competencies of the student, A required comprehensive written examination, The purpose of the Department of Special Education's M.Ed. program is to prepare students with the critical thinking skills and experiential base necessary to undertake professional positions in a variety of clinical, educational, and other related settings. Students are required to identify an interest in a specialization field. Mild/moderate disabilities, Severe disabilities, Early childhood special education, Early childhood visual impairment, Early childhood deaf and hard of hearing, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Visually impaired, Deafblind, BCBA,

Admission Requirements

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  • Admitted to the University as a matriculated student (working toward a degree)
Credit earned as a non-matriculated (non-degree-seeking) student does not automatically apply toward a graduate degree. After admission as a matriculated (degree-seeking) student, up to 9 semester credit hours of University of Utah graduate coursework may be considered for application toward a master’s degree (M.Ed. or M.S.), with approval from the program and the Graduate School.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Proof of a USBE-cleared fingerprint background check

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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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