Overview

The Special Education program at Western Connecticut State University prepares educators to work collaboratively with colleagues and families in culturally diverse populations in PK-12 schools and communities to impact student learning.

Key facts

The goals, objectives and learning outcomes of WCSU’s MSED in Special Education (K-12) Program are varied and are critical to facilitate the development of special educators to work in diverse classrooms. The program is designed to prepare K-12 educators to:
Graduates of the program will use their knowledge of how language, culture, and family background influence the learning of individuals with exceptionalities to create inclusive communities;
Graduates of the program will change lives by using their professional judgement and knowledge to create quality, inclusive education
Graduates of the program will work with colleagues to design and/or implement an integrated, comprehensive, and balanced inclusive curriculum;
Graduates of the program will work with colleagues to design, implement, and evaluate special education programs to reflect research-based practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Analysis of Reading Difficulties
Technology in Special Education
Teaching Students with Multiple and Severe Disabilities
Assessments in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Danbury, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission to the Office of Graduate Admissions and a $50 application fee
One official transcript mailed (not hand-delivered) to Graduate Admissions from each college or university previously attended, including all earned grades and degree. (For initial non-matriculating enrollment, an unofficial transcript indicating a 2.7 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) or higher and the baccalaureate degree will suffice.
A copy of a valid teaching certificate in elementary and/or secondary education
Six credits in special education at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Evidence of successful completion of any required prerequisite courses for a particular concentration.
Evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19398 USD / year

≈ 19398 USD / year
Out-of-State

13074 USD / year

≈ 13074 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8716 USD / year

≈ 8716 USD / year

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