Overview
The Special Education program offered by University of Lynchburg addresses the complexities of the challenges faced by these persons as well as the services and support needed in order to assist them as they strive for independence.
Students can choose one or more of these five areas of study:
- Special education – general curriculum (focusing on students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities)
- Early childhood special education
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Special education – adapted curriculum (significant disabilities)
Graduates with M.Ed. in Special Education from University of Lynchburg will:
- articulate a comprehensive understanding of current research, issues, and trends in the field of special education.
- possess the knowledge and skills to assess, interpret, synthesize, and summarize the abilities and needs of individuals with disabilities using appropriate formal and informal assessment measures in applicable areas (including academic, functional, adaptive, social-emotional, physical-motor, and communication skills—respective of area of emphasis).
- implement data-based special and general educational programs that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities using knowledge of standards of practice, techniques, and principles in the areas of classroom and behavior management—respective of area of concentration).
- employ effective communication and problem-solving skills in collaboration with professionals and families in order to enhance the educational opportunities and outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Survey of Special Education
- Designing Educational Interventions for Students with Disabilities Accessing the General Curriculum
- Human Development
- Foundations and Curriculum of American Education
- Language Development/Instruction and Assistive Technology
- Positive Behavioral Interventions
- Collaboration in Special and General Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Special Education View 922 other Masters in Special Education in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An online or downloadable paper master’s degree application.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic performance and/or work experience.
- Personal essay (300-500 words) outlining: 1) your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, and 2) your career goals and how the graduate program will help meet those goals.
- Financial Resources Verification
- Certificate of Finances
- Official transcripts documenting receipt of a bachelor’s degree and any other transcripts reflecting relevant college work.
Tuition Fee
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International
10260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20520 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
10260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20520 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
In-State
10260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20520 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Special Education.
Available Scholarships
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