Special Education with a concentration in general education, M.Ed. | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, United States
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Special Education with a concentration in general education

12 months
Duration
26748 USD/year
26748 USD/year
13014 USD/year
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About

The Special Education with a concentration in general education program at Virginia Commonwealth University, which can lead to an endorsement in the special education general curriculum, is designed to prepare graduates with the professional knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of settings.

Overview

Program goal

Through course work, the Special Education with a concentration in general education program at Virginia Commonwealth University will encompasses broad concepts of education, research, development, related disciplines and special education to build a foundation of professional knowledge and understanding. Specialized courses develop the intensive diagnostic, remedial, decision-making and consultative skills and understandings required of a professional in a special education-general education setting, including the ability to recognize educational and social problems, to formulate effective individualized instructional interventions using a variety of methodologies and modifications, to incorporate accommodations and transitions into program plans and to consult productively with appropriate personnel in the development of maximum educational opportunities for students with high-incidence disabilities. In addition to course work, candidates will create an electronic portfolio that will showcase their knowledge, skills and dispositions in the special education general curriculum.

The program offers candidates the opportunity to complete clinical placements in their own classroom or school with approval from VCU faculty and supervision by trained personnel. Placement opportunities for clinical experiences include a range of public and private schools and mental health programs that allow graduate students to select field experiences that are consistent with their professional goals. Previous teaching experience is valued, but not required. Students will have the opportunity to complete a practicum in addition to the externship. When students complete the program, they are eligible for licensure by the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement to teach students enrolled in special education, general curriculum in grades K-12. Candidates are offered the option of taking a full-time or an on-the-job externship for a semester.

Student learning outcomes

  • Learner and learning: Understand human development and learning theory appropriate to the age group they will teach and acquire an awareness of the diversity of the school-age population in cultural backgrounds and styles of learning
  • Content: Demonstrate knowledge of the subjects they will teach
  • Instructional practice: Demonstrate an ability to plan and implement effective teaching and measure student learning in ways that lead to sustained development and learning
  • Professional responsibility: Develop an understanding of purposes for education and a defensible philosophical approach toward teaching and demonstrate professional dispositions

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
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3
GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required

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
  • Satisfactory scores on the GRE
  • Additionally, there are several tests that students must pass for admission to teacher preparation, admission to student teaching and licensure in Virginia. Students should consult the Teacher Preparation page on the School of Education website for current testing requirements. 
  • 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.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    26748 USD/year
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    Based on the tuition of 26748 USD per year during 12 months.
  • National

    26748 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 26748 USD per year during 12 months.
  • In-State

    13014 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 13014 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Richmond

1071 - 1750 USD /month
Living costs

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Special Education with a concentration in general education.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
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200000 INR
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Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
College JumpStart Scholarship
Merit-based

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College JumpStart Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Fawell & Fawell
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Sep 2023
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Office of Philip W. Moore, Jr.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
Merit-based Need-based

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Eric Dalius Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
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1st Formations
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2023
Saagar Govil Scholarship
Merit-based

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Saagar Govil
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2023
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
Need-based

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HOGGATT Injury Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Carol Stephens SWE Scholarship
Merit-based

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Society of Women Engineers
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Bertha Lamme Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Society of Women Engineers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship
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Society of Women Engineers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship
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The Hatton Law Firm
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
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Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C.
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
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WEAR & I
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
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SHAPE America
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2023
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
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CouponBirds
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2024
Women in STEM StudySoup Scholarship
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StudySoup
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
04 Dec 2023
Future Innovator Scholarship
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StudySoup
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Tall Clubs International Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Get-Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
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The Crowder Law Firm
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
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Blossom Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
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IELTSing
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
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Verified Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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CryptoRunner
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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3000 USD
Deadline
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