Overview

The Master of Arts in Education program in Special Education prepares you for a career working with students with special needs in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. McKendree University’s experienced faculty and convenient class formats enable you to earn your master’s degree in education in a timely manner, blending field practica and coursework for a one-of-a-kind learning experience. You will explore topics that will enhance your professional competence and give you new perspectives on issues affecting students with special needs from ages K to 22.

Program Format

McKendree’s MAED in Special Education is designed specifically for teachers balancing a full-time job, personal responsibilities, and their own professional development goals. Classes in this program meet in the evenings on the Lebanon campus. Some coursework is available in an online format.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Strategies and Interventions to Assist Struggling Readers

Educational Research and Statistics

Action Research Planning

Behavior Management

Language Development

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Mascoutah, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed graduate admission application (no fee).

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official transcripts are those sent from institution to institution.

A current resume or vita.

Three professional references.

Essay describing the personal and professional goals that will be met by completion of the degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14240 USD / full

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14240 USD / full

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In-State

14240 USD / full

≈ 14240 USD / full

Funding

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