Overview

Special educators are equipped with knowledge to help students with disabilities. They influence the academic and social/behavioral direction of students and help guide their families along the pathways of success for their children. The Special Education program of Andrews University gives students experience in a wide variety of special education settings as well as teaching experience in the primary and secondary setting.

Learning Disabilities K-12 Endorsement

For Michigan teachers, completion of required coursework leads to a Michigan State Teaching Endorsement in Special Education in the area of Learning Disabilities and a Master of Science in Special Education.

Points of Distinction

Accredited by NCATE and approved by the state of Michigan.

Evening courses to accommodate working individuals and with reduced tuition.

Career opportunities with loan forgiveness possibilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment of Learning

Philosophical Professionals

Research Methods

Seminar (Behavioral & Emotional Problems Of Children)

Seminar (Human Development)

Psychology and Education Of Exceptional Children

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

43 SCH

43–50

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Fair Plain, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelors degree (or non-U.S. equivalent) from an accredited institution a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.60 (applicants with lower GPA may be admitted upon consideration of the composite profile).

Two Recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.

Resume describing employment, research or special projects.

Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.

TOEFL, IELTS or PTE (academic): Students whose language of education is not English must submit English proficiency test scores.

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

23581 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23581 USD / year

≈ 23581 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23581 USD / year

≈ 23581 USD / year

Living costs

Fair Plain

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Overview

Learning Disabilities K-12 Endorsement

Points of Distinction

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fair Plain

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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