Overview

In the Special Education program of Vanderbilt University, you’ll conduct fieldwork and research projects, collaborate with faculty and other students on important initiatives, participate in colloquia with experts from various disciplines, and supervise undergraduates’ field experiences. Because there is a shortage of qualified special education professionals, it is possible that your education could be fully funded through U.S. Department of Education grants.

The Special Education graduate program is closely associated with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, one of 14 national centers for research on intellectual and developmental disabilities. This relationship allows you to benefit from the center's many available resources and programs.

Key Facts

Completing of the master’s degree in Special Education can lead to a recommendation to the state for a teaching license in your selected area of concentration.

The Office of Teacher Licensure coordinates teacher licensure policies and procedures for the special education program so you’ll be prepared to meet Tennessee and other accreditation standards for teacher licensing.

Peabody College graduates licensed in Tennessee also can be licensed in other states. Completing licensure requirements may require work beyond the normal degree requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Procedures for Academic and Social Behavior

Advanced Issues in Family Intervention

Instruction and Learning in Early Childhood Special Education

Screening and Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education

Special Topic: Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Special Education

Recommended Practices in Early Elementary Grades for Students with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

30-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Submitted online application

Transcript(s) from prior undergraduate and graduate work.

Two letters of recommendation are required, three preferred for our master's programs.

Statement of purpose

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

International applicants must submit all of the above, plus the following: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all international applicants

Tuition Fees

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72150 USD / year

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72150 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

72150 USD / year

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Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

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