Overview

The Educational Specialist degree in Special Education from Kent State University meets the needs of post-master's degree students who wish to assume leadership roles in schools and agencies that provide special education and related services to children, youth, and adults who have disabilities.

The Ed.S. degree is designed for the accomplished, experienced practitioner with specific professional aspirations. The program is not designed for those who wish to pursue a research emphasis as a prelude to doctoral study.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Attain the background knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to advance their ability to identify and plan evidence-based educational practices for exceptional learners.

Increase their proficiency with the pedagogical and decision-making skills necessary to implement evidence-based educational practices for exceptional learners.

Attain an appropriate level of expertise in methods of assessment relevant to providing special education to exceptional learners in schools.

Articulate professional positions on critical legal, policy and practice issues in special education that are grounded in logical analysis, empirical research and the ethical foundations of the field.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics for Educational Services

Classroom Assessment

Qualitative Research Design

Research Applications in Special Education

Pharmacological Interventions in Special Education

Curriculum and Intervention in Early Childhood Services

Foundations in Early Childhood Services

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-09 00:00:00
Starting 2023-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-25 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-18 00:00:00

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For timely consideration of the application, it is recommended applicants submit a complete application at least one month before the start of the semester.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 820 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale (minimum 3.250 GPA is recommended)
Official transcript(s)
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendation
English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

17982 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17982 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

17982 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17982 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

9648 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9648 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Kent

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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