Overview

At Special Education MEd program from Old Dominion University graduates serve as key members of child study teams and are prepared to address educational, emotional, and physical disabilities. In this Special Education MEd program from Old Dominion University, a student can choose an endorsement in special education: general curriculum K-12 (mild/moderate disabilities); early childhood special education (birth–5); and/or special education: adapted curriculum K-12 (severe/multiple disabilities).

Program Highlights

What makes Special Education at ODU unique?

The Special Education with Endorsement (Education, M.S.Ed.) program can be completed in approximately two years.
Coursework is supplemented by field experiences in a variety of settings.
Courses are offered in on campus, online (asynchronous), and web conferencing (synchronous) modalities.
Students learn evidence-based practices for teaching individuals with disabilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Growth and Development: Birth through Adolescence
Special Education: Legal Aspects and Characteristics
Classroom and Behavioral Management Techniques for Students with Diverse Needs
Instructional Strategies to Meet Diverse Learning Needs in Math
Effective Interventions for Children and Youth with Challenging Behavior
Characteristics and Advanced Procedures: Learning Disabilities in Reading & Writing
Instructional Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

GRE^®

150 _(verbal)

150 _{(quantitative)}

4.5 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university.
Cumulative GPA of 2.80 for all college credit courses taken in the baccalaureate degree program.
A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Score of at least 291 (Verbal and Quantitative sections with a minimum Verbal score of 150 or better) and a 4.5 on the Analytical Writing section OR a Miller Analogies Test (MAT) minimum score of 403.
A 400-500 word goal statement indicating why the student wishes to enroll in the special education program.
Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only).
Passport identification.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20025 USD / year

≈ 20025 USD / year
Out-of-State

20025 USD / year

≈ 20025 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7290 USD / year

≈ 7290 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 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

Program Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Norfolk

Funding

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