Overview

Prepare for a dynamic career as you master the essential skills for diverse educational settings with this Special Education with a concentration in General Education programme at Virginia Commonwealth University.

You'll be ready to guide students through critical transitions, from special education to general education and beyond - including pathways to employment and independent living. You'll also have opportunities to apply cutting-edge intervention techniques in the community.

Career Paths

Special education administrator

Behavior analyst

Curriculum specialist

Educational consultant

Transition specialist

Assistive technology specialist

Researcher

Programme director in nonprofit organization

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Educational Psychology for Elementary Teachers

Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities

Educational Foundations for Collaboration and Universally Designed Learning

Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities

Instructional Methods and Programming for Individuals with Disabilities

Theories, Assessment and Practices in Literacy Development for Individuals with Exceptionalities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Education Special Education Teaching View 2490 other Masters in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Three letters of recommendation addressing the student’s potential for graduate study in education

Statement of intent

Transcripts of all previous college work

Interview

Additionally, there are several tests that students must pass for admission to teacher preparation, admission to student teaching and licensure in Virginia.

Applicants who do not have a provisional or professional collegiate teaching license in special education must take Trends in Special Education as a prerequisite course.

Admission to clinical experiences in schools requires a background check and fingerprinting.

Virginia Commonwealth University requires international students to meet specific health insurance standards. For complete information, please consult a university representative.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Out-of-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18724 USD / year

≈ 18724 USD / year

Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $18,724 USD.

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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