Overview

Students in the program are typically interested in pursuing enhanced professional competence, career advancement, leadership roles, advocacy and systems change; or they may be wanting to prepare for doctoral-level study. Students do not need to have an undergraduate degree in special education (or in education) to be successful in the master's degree; however, should be motivated to develop a deeper understanding of the field of special education.

The Special Education program from Kent State University does not prepare students for teacher licensure; however, some of the coursework required for the degree may count toward licensure. Students interested in both licensure and a M.Ed. degree will need to apply and be fully admitted into both the master's degree and the non-degree graduate licensure preparation program.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Develop advanced skills in designing, implementing and evaluating research-based practices that meet the special education needs of learners with disabilities.
Understand the conceptual underpinnings of special education, as well as policies that guide its implementation in school and community settings.
Analyze contemporary issues surrounding special education and the impact of exceptionality on individuals and their families.
Understand the roles that research plays in special education theory.
Demonstrate mastery of special education content within a particular specialization (e.g., transition-to work, mild/moderate, deaf education).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Special Education

Legal and Policy Foundations of Special Education

Research Applications in Special Education

Orientation and Ethics: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Ethics in Professional Practice

Statistics for Educational Services

Program Evaluation

Deaf Studies

Pharmacological Interventions in Special Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-06-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

33-39

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
Official transcript(s)
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendation
English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

18448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18448 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

18448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18448 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

9898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9898 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Online: $18,100

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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Kent

Funding

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