Overview

Each pathway offers scholarship opportunities and community-based internships supported by our nationally recognized faculty and local professionals. We work closely with students to design an individualized program plan aligned with professional interests and career goals. Courses are offered at convenient times to accommodate working professionals.

We believe that all students have worth and dignity. The University of Vermont's Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education program promotes the success of all students through inclusive education, collaboration, family-centered practice, a supports model approach to understanding disability. We focus on evidence-based practice, data-based decision making, and a strengths-based climate in which students, families, and school staff feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Students enhance their collaborative skills with families, teachers, administrators, service providers, and employers. Evening coursework is available to accommodate working professionals.

Non-Licensure Pathway

For those not seeking an initial license or added endorsement, we offer an individually-designed non-licensure pathway leading to a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education. This option is meant for licensed teachers and special educators seeking to extend their skills and knowledge, or other professionals planning to work with students who have disabilities in roles other than as a special educator (e.g., recreation, community living, or other employment).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education

Community-Engaged Learning

Research

Community Development
Assessment in Special Ed

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for the degree of Master of Education in Special Education must have a bachelor's degree and a GPA of at least a 3.00 in the bachelor's degree. Preference is given to candidates with 2 years of teaching and/or related experience working with people with disabilities.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

58320 USD / year

≈ 58320 USD / year
Out-of-State

58320 USD / year

≈ 58320 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

21180 USD / year

≈ 21180 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Special Education.

Available Scholarships

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Credits

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Funding

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