Overview

The Education - Teaching and Learning - Special Education Initial Licensure curriculum at Concordia University Wisconsin emphasizes working with diverse student populations, becoming reflective practitioners, and understanding how to differentiate instruction to meet the academic needs of all learners. ESL, Bilingual, and Gifted & Talented add-on licensure is also available.

Program Goals:

Special education cross categorical program endorses the teacher candidate to teach grades 4K-12th in cross categorical special education.
Earn your initial licensure while earning a Master of Science in Education – Teaching & Learning.
Teacher candidates are prepared to be successful in all environments to meet the learning needs of children: public, private, and parochial
Teacher candidates are reflective practitioners who can reflect on their educational practices and who are able to successfully work with diverse student populations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education: Instructing Diverse Populations
Legal Aspects of Special Education
Teaching Mathematic Strategies
Classroom and Behavior Management in Special Education
Reading and Literacy Strategies
Differentiated Reading Interventions for Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00 , International

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Internationals: Plan to apply 3-4 months prior to your intended start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Mequon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

This track is for candidates who are seeking initial teacher licensure in the area of special education.
These programs have a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 3.00.
Application form available at: www.cuw.edu/apply
Non-refundable application fee
One page essay describing your reason for obtaining a graduate degree
Résumé of your education and employment experience
Two signed letters of recommendation using the Recommendation Form (recommendation letters on letterhead may also be submitted)
All official transcripts leading to your bachelor’s degree

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

9800 USD / year

≈ 9800 USD / year
Out-of-State

9800 USD / year

≈ 9800 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9800 USD / year

≈ 9800 USD / year

Living costs

Mequon

United States

1621 - 2688 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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