Overview
Key Features
The implementation of strategies and interventions, about which students learn and apply, allows for program graduates to address the nearly 90% of children with special needs who attend public school-based, general education (inclusive) learning environments throughout the academic school year.
No other master's degree-level, Early Childhood Special Education program from University of Missouri–St. Louis - among higher education opportunities in the Greater St. Louis Area - comes close to harnessing and presenting the expertise and practical applications that bring success to practicing "special" educators.
The M. Ed. Program in Special Education explores important core knowledge in Special Education. The program's primary goal is to empower professionals as thoughtful educators who use best practices when assisting and empowering students with disabilities. Research and data-based decision-making are emphasized throughout the program. Graduate students will apply learned and evaluated research into practice in their courses, and learn to analyze multiple types of assessment data. The M.Ed. Program in Special Education consists of an initial required core of courses, a concentration area corresponding to the chosen emphasis area, and a capstone or exit course block.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Examining History, Community and Social Justice in Education
- Teacher Action, Advocacy and Leadership
- Instruction, Learning and Assessment
- Teacher Action Research
- Teacher Action Research Capstone
- Consultation in Schools and Related Settings
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Special Education Early Childhood Education View 3567 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application form - Refer to the international student application and $40 application fee.
- Proof of English proficiency
- Official transcripts - Students in their final year of a bachelor's program should submit transcripts for all semesters completed thus far. Students who have already completed a degree must submit final transcripts and degree certificates.
- Most graduate programs also require additional materials, including letters of recommendation, writing samples, and/or GRE and GMAT scores. Please review the degree profile for your program to view a complete list of requirements. Note that letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the author - do not send photocopies or scans of recommendations.
Tuition Fee
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International
26900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1345 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
26900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1345 USD per credit during 18 months. -
In-State
10960 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 548 USD per credit during 18 months.
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Scholarships Information
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