Phoenix , Arizona , United States
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Overview
The Special Education - Cross-Categorical (NITL) program at Grand Canyon University aims to help graduate students master the knowledge and cultivate skills necessary that support the development of exceptional children and high schoolers.
The rigorous curriculum teaches how to adapt instructional strategies to meet each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), while building upon strengths that a teacher already possesses. This program helps teacher candidates increase their familiarity with mild to moderate disabilities, while advancing expertise in assessment, intervention and transition planning. This program does not lead to teaching licensure.
Careers
Common careers and teaching areas are: K-12 special education teacher, school resource instructor, child advocate and disability services consultant. Potential workplaces include private, charter and public schools, as well as colleges, higher education institutions and social service organizations.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations in Special Education Graduate Studies
- Survey of Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities
- Professional, Ethical and Legal Practices and Policies in Special Education
- Collaborations and Communications in Special Education
- Assessment and Eligibility in Special Educ: Mild to Moderate Disability
- U.S. and Arizona Constitutions for Teacher Candidates
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Special Education View 1021 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.8
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. 500
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate applicants may be accepted at GCU with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by Grand Canyon University (GCU), with a 2.8 GPA or higher.
- If you do not meet the GPA requirement, you may be eligible for admission with a graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college or program and passing test scores: GMAT, GRE.
Tuition Fee
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International
545 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 545 USD per credit and a duration of . -
National
545 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 545 USD per credit and a duration of .
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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