Overview

In the Special Education master’s program from DePaul University, you’ll also learn to manage teams, mentor colleagues, coach paraprofessionals and work closely with parents. Your knowledge will fill a nationwide need. According to the National Education Association, 98 percent of U.S. school districts report a need for qualified special educators.

Key Facts

Pre-Service Special Education

Special and Elementary Education

Special Education for Teachers

You have the option to pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with a Special Education (LBS1 preK-21) endorsement or with combined Special Education (LBS1 preK-21) and Elementary Education (grades 1-6) endorsements. If you are already licensed a teacher, you can add a Special Education (LBS1 preK-21) endorsement to your PEL.

Classes are offered on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus, and this program can be completed in two to three years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instruction and differentiation in special education

Classroom and behavior management in special education

Teaching literacy to exceptional learners

Teaching students with significant disabilities

Teaching mathematics to exceptional learners

Formal assessment in special education

Survey of exceptional learners: psychology and education

Seminar and research in special education

English language learner education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Graduate admission application

$40 application fee

Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

Résumé

Two letters of recommendation from professors or work supervisors

Personal statement that discusses your future goals and your thoughts about your career as a special educator.

Initial license program requires a writing sample(e.g., a term paper, seminar paper, or senior thesis or portion thereof)

Tuition Fees

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17856 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17856 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

17856 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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