Overview

Program Description

Adding special education to your professional portfolio opens doors to working with new groups of students in meaningful ways. The Master of Education in Special Education degree program will prepare you to anticipate and meet the needs of a broad range of students with specialized learning needs.

The Special Education program at Northeastern University is designed for teachers or aspiring teachers who have already earned an initial license as an elementary or secondary teacher and want to help children with a broad range of learning needs reach their full potential. Your fellow students are professional and aspiring teachers who share a passion to deepen their knowledge of educational theory and practice, while learning the latest ways to improve special education.

The Master of Education in Special Education degree meets the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education standards and competencies for initial licensure as a teacher of students with moderate disabilities, pre-K-8, and 5-12.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education: Role of Special Educators in an Inclusive School

Developmental Language, Literacy, and Writing: Assessment and Instruction

Teachers as Curriculum Leaders

Adaptive Learning/Behavior Management Strategies: Consultation and Collaboration

Differentiated Instruction and Assessment in Mathematics

Practicum, Portfolio, and Panel Review

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Online application

Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.

Professional resumé

Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer

English language proficiency proof.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24930 USD / year

≈ 24930 USD / year
Out-of-State

24930 USD / year

≈ 24930 USD / year
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In-State

21800 USD / year

≈ 21800 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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