Overview

Key facts

As a student in Dominican’s graduate program in special education, you’ll expand your knowledge and skills for teaching unique learners while gaining credentials for an in-demand career path. Whether you’re a licensed teacher seeking a Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement in special education, are pursuing master’s-level credentials, or are just starting your education career, this program can work for you.

Open to current teachers and career-changers seeking to enter the profession

Study with respected mentors and experts in special education

Courses are offered in a flexible format designed for working professionals, with classes held one evening per week

Gain the latest skills in an area of education where teachers are in highest demand. Learn more with Education (elevation) from Illinois Dominican University.

Programme Structure

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

With an MS in Special Education from Dominican, you’ll have the skill and confidence to make a difference in the lives of students and their families. You will explore the complex needs of children with learning, intellectual, emotional and behavioral disabilities, traumatic brain injury, autism, and physical and other health impairments. You’ll study leading-edge research on best practices in the field.
The course of study emphasizes the acquisition of professional expertise, the expansion of personal insight, and a deep appreciation of human diversity. Course offerings range from fostering development of pro-social behavior to curriculum methods for students with disabilities and integrating technology into the classroom.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Six start dates per year

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

River Forest, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Dominican's master of science program in special education accepts applications from candidates who meet the following requirements:

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. A candidate with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be allowed to take up to four courses on a conditional basis and must earn a grade of B or better in each course in order to continue registration. Upon completion of four courses with grades of B or better in each the candidate will be reviewed for full acceptance into the School of Education.
Two letters of recommendation. Letters from family members or current School of Education students are not acceptable.
Evidence of effective written communication skills and suitability for the teaching profession as demonstrated by the submission of candidate’s personal statement.
One official transcript from every college or university attended. Transcripts must be received by the School of Education in a sealed envelope from the college or university.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8500 USD / year

≈ 8500 USD / year
Out-of-State

8500 USD / year

≈ 8500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8500 USD / year

≈ 8500 USD / year

Funding

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