Overview
Special Education (Online) from Kansas State University prepares teachers for a career in special education and includes a cross-categorical program featuring two levels of specialization: high incidence special education and low incidence special education.
Careers
This program is designed for teachers interested in advancing their knowledge in the field of special education and for careers working as special education teachers serving students with high or low incidence needs. Graduates of this program work with students receiving special education through a variety of service delivery options (e.g., inclusion settings, resource programs and/or self-contained programs).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Characteristics of Exceptionalities
- Intervention: Emotional and Behavior Disorders
- Intervention: Academic Disabilities
- The Consulting Process in Special Education
- Social and Emotional Learning and Behavior Management Strategies
- Technology for Special Education
- Assessment in Special Education
- Special Education in Secondary Schools
- Transitions in Special Education
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Special Education Teaching View 1436 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful teaching and/or other relevant experience
- Relevant prior education equivalent to K-State's programs for certification to teach in elementary or secondary schools
- Must be eligible for licensure in elementary or secondary education and have taken one of the following courses (or an approved equivalent course): EDSP 323 - Exceptional Student in the Secondary School, EDSP 324 - Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA in the final two years or approximately the last 60 credit hours
- English Language Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
15300 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 510 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
15300 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 510 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
15300 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 510 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
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