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Overview
Key facts
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.
Programme 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
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Special Education Educational Psychology View 130 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
GRE® Required
GMAT 500
English requirements
IELTS 6
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
25740 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 572 USD per credit during 2 months. -
National
25740 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 572 USD per credit during 2 months.
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.
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