Overview
The Department of Special Education at Xavier University offers degree programs approved by the Ohio Board of Regents and licensure programs approved by the Ohio Department of Education.
All programs are accredited by TEAC, the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.
In Special Education, the department awards a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in a special education licensure area.
At the graduate level, the Department offers a 30 credit hour Master of Education degree in Special Education. Licensure concentrations will require additional course work and can be planned as part of the degree program.
Popular
The Department of Secondary and Special Education is the most popular of Xavier's education programs, but with about 700 students overall, it's still small enough to guarantee personal attention.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Advanced Human Development and Learning
- Identification and Issues in Special Education
- Emotionally Disturbed Children
- Philosophy and Cultural Diversity
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Mild/Moderate Characteristics and Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Special Education View 703 other Masters in Special Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The online graduate application
- One official transcript sent directly from the college/university of all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework
- OR
- Electronic transcripts to xugrad@xavier.edu
- Official test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are required starting in Summer 2020. If you have previously taken the GRE and want to have your scores sent to Xavier, please contact GRE at 1-888-GRE-SCORE.
Tuition Fee
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International
17100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
17100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Cincinnati
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.