Overview

Understanding a child’s needs is essential to ensure that he or she receives the proper attention, assistance and intervention to succeed in school. Our graduates apply best practices to address the needs of students in inclusive, general-education learning environments.

Careers in special education

To be successful in the special education programs, graduate students must have access to children with disabilities or be working as special education teachers to fulfill program requirements.

A graduate degree in Special Education at The University of Maine can lead to opportunities for career advancement, including positions as lead teachers, coaches and special education directors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities

Educational Methods for Students with Autism

Behavior Management and Intervention

Educational Strategies For Students with Severe Disabilities

Program Planning and Curriculum Access

Math Methods in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling with recommended dates

Language

English

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 508 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcript of all previous college or university work

Official test scores

$65 application fee

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27255 CAD / year

≈ 27255 CAD / year
Out-of-State

27255 CAD / year

≈ 27255 CAD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8940 CAD / year

≈ 8940 CAD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

Careers in special education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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