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Overview
Preparation in the identification of, and educational programming for, students with high-incidence disabilities; specifically, learning disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral disorders. Emphasis is on characteristics, academic and behavioral assessment, and academic and behavioral programming.
Special Education Online, Concentration in High-Incidence Disabilities graduates from University of North Texas are employed as master teachers, instructional/intervention specialists and community agency collaborators.
Top 3 Careers
- Special Education Teaching
- Paraprofessional
- Intervention Specialist
How it Works
- Earn a master’s degree in as little as 15 months (33 hours) or go at a slower pace.
- Courses are offered on a rotation schedule via two 8-week terms during the fall and spring semesters and 3-week, 5-week, and 10-week terms during the summer.
- 5 different starting points during the year.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Educational Psychology
- Foundations of Educational Research Methodology
- Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals
- Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners
- Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Learners
- Positive Behavioral Interventions in Educational and Related Settings
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 15 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Special Education View 1085 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.25
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two written letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references. These letters must be specifically written for the current application, signed by the reference, and printed on his/her official letterhead. Personal references are not accepted.
- Professional resume that delineates previous work, educational experiences, membership and involvement in professional organizations, and scholarly activities.
- Personal statement between 1-3 pages that explicitly addresses your goals and rationale for applying to the desired concentration and degree at UNT.
- GRE scores are waived for admission purposes if you have at least a 3.25 from your undergraduate program (as calculated by UNT) and are not seeking special education certification. If your GPA is lower than 3.25 or you are seeking special education certification, you must submit GRE scores.
Tuition Fee
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International
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National
11880 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 450 USD per credit during 15 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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