Overview

The purpose of the Moderate Disabilities program at American International College is to address the skills required of special education teachers as they provide challenging yet developmentally appropriate instruction/curriculum which enable individuals with moderate disabilities to become independent and self-sufficient functioning adults.

Features

Focus is placed on preparing future teachers to sensitively serve the needs of a culturally diverse group of students in the public-school setting.

Additionally, the individual will be trained to keep abreast of current research to apply appropriate empirically valid research findings to provide effective academic, social/emotional, and behavioral best practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Reflective Practitioner

Teaching Reading and Language Arts

Multisensory Teaching of Language Skills

Classroom Assessment

Teaching Mathematics

Behavior Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

36-39

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required (regardless of whether or not a degree was earned), including proof of a baccalaureate degree. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must receive a course by course credit evaluation through a recognized service. AIC accepts evaluations from all active members associated with NACES. For more information please visit: naces.org

Two letters of recommendation. It is preferred that one letter be from an immediate supervisor

Copy of License (if applicable)

Personal statement

Work experience

A prior initial license in the same field of knowledge is required.
Proof of teaching experience for a minimum of one year under the initial license at the time of application.

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

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year
Out-of-State

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1020 - 1350 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Moderate Disabilities.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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