Overview

The Special Education (Online) program from Drexel University focuses on pre-kindergarten to secondary education levels and is for those interested in Special Education PreK-12 certification.

Candidates seeking Pennsylvania (PA) Special Education certification must have an active PA Instructional I or Instructional II teaching certificate. Out-of-state teachers may also earn their Pennsylvania Special Education PreK-12 certification if they transfer their current teacher certification to PA.

Features

A flexible online program that fits easily into your busy work and personal schedule. The only face-to-face requirements are the various field experiences that are conveniently arranged in an appropriate school in your area.

Named one of “America’s Best Graduate Schools” preparing today’s educators by U.S. News & World Report

Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

A highly interactive online learning method allows extensive interaction with faculty and other classmates

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Inclusive Classroom

Literacy and Content Skill Development PK-12

Special Education Processes PreK-12

Emotional & Behavioral Support of Individuals with Disabilities

Teaching Individuals with High Incident Disabilities

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

27 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Education Special Education Educational Research View 511 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate GPA will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)
If you do not meet this requirement, you’re still encouraged to apply and your file will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Program Director
A Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II teaching certificate

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29997 USD / full

≈ 29997 USD / full
Out-of-State

29997 USD / full

≈ 29997 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29997 USD / full

≈ 29997 USD / full

Funding

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