Overview

Built to provide you with a firm theoretical foundation and practical training, this Special Education graduate programme from Xavier University supports your professional development and spurs new career growth. Whether you’re a special education teacher or a general educator, you receive comprehensive instruction in the many facets of special education so you can work with all types of students and improve the quality of education they receive.

Concentrations

Depending on your personal and professional goals, you can select an intervention specialist licensure in:

Mild/Moderate

Moderate/Intensive

P-5 Primary Intervention Specialist

To specialize your pedagogical focus and hone your expertise, you can also pursue an endorsement in:

Pre-K Special Needs

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Philosophy of American Education

Organization of Educational Systems in the United States

Educational Research

Educational Research Paper

Identification and Issues in Special Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework sent directly from the college or university.

A brief personal statement, including:

Career Objectives: Include reasons and motivation for selecting education as a profession and how this programme will fit your future career goals.

Self-Assessment: Include areas of strength and areas needing growth in order to enhance your objectives and skills that relate to these long-range objectives.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

20220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20220 USD / year

≈ 20220 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20220 USD / year

≈ 20220 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cincinnati

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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