Overview

The University of Colorado Denver’s Master of Arts in Special Education prepares educators to deliver high-quality educational experiences for students with a range of emotional and learning needs, including gifted children.

What you will learn

This degree equips you with the most impactful and effective skills for leading inclusive classrooms and collaborating with professionals in the field and the community.

During the course of your studies, you will explore:

The nature of emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities
Collaboration with families, professionals and communities
Designing interventions for exceptional learners
Special adaptations for inclusive classrooms
Leadership in special education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Intentional Interventions for Exceptional Learners
Assessment: Inquiry, Instruction, & Intervention
Slashing Stigmas: Promoting Positive Behaviors
Family, Professional, and Community Collaboration
Transition and Secondary Methods in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

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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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 recommendation letters
Official Transcripts from all institutions attended
If applying for an endorsement, proof of teaching license or special services license is required
Resume/CV
Written Statement: Describe your interest in the program, your special strengths, and the goals you hope to achieve through your work in the program
$50.00 application fee
International Applicants only: Proof of English Language Proficiency
Admissions Interview: An interview may be required as part of the admissions process. If so, applicants will be contacted with more details

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22335 USD / year

≈ 22335 USD / year
Out-of-State

22335 USD / year

≈ 22335 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7200 USD / year

≈ 7200 USD / year

Additional Details

Out of State Online tuition: $557 per credit

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you will learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Denver

Funding

Scholarships Information

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