Overview

This Education, Special Education program at Grand Valley State University prepares candidates to effectively teach students with disabilities in a variety of settings and to effectively manage the classroom by developing the ability to adjust teaching practices according to individual student needs. The program features highly trained faculty who value interaction with candidates, robust clinical components and field placement opportunities, and content that is directly applicable to the K-12 classroom setting.

Why Study Special Education at Grand Valley?

Grand Valley's M.Ed. in special education received the highest level of national recognition from the Council for Exceptional Children.
Leadership and professional engagement along with networking opportunities are available through the Graduate Student Association and The Graduate School.
Faculty members, with extensive experience, support and encourage success among students as educators in their academic endeavors at Grand Valley and later in their careers.
Flexible classes offered evenings, weekends, online/hybrid, and during summer make it easier for working adults to plan their schedules.
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Programme Structure

All students will study a variety of subjects including:

Evidence-based instructional practices
Assessment practices
Multi-tiered system of supports
Instructional and assistive technology
Positive behavior intervention and supports
Transition practices

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Materials: Graduate application, application fee, official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended, and copies of teaching/administrative certificates if required for program admission or approved waiver;
Recommendations: Three professional or academic recommendations on COE recommendation forms, addressing the candidate’s potential for graduate study;
Grade Point Average: Grade point average of 3.0 or better for the last 60 credits of undergraduate work taken from a regionally accredited institution; or
Previous Master’s Degree: A prior master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution will be accepted in lieu of the minimum grade point average.

Tuition Fee

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International

28512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 792 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

28512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 792 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

28512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 792 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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