Overview

Learn how to use evidence-based practices for working with children and youth with special education needs with Widener University’s graduate programme in Special Education (PK-12).

Key Features

You’ll master principles of effective assessment, specialized instruction, and individualized programming, and upon completion of the programme, you’ll be eligible to apply for Pennsylvania Instructional I certification in special education (PK-12).

Where Graduates Work

Public school districts
Private and charter schools
Early childhood centers
Intermediate units

Medical health centers

Recent Employers

CADES
Chester Community Charter School
Chester Upland School District
Elwyn
Interboro School District

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instructional Psychology

Applications of Educational Research

Classroom Management and School Discipline

Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties

Student Teaching

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Widener University admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chester, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 508 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
$35 application fee
Official transcripts from all previous graduate and undergraduate programs
Two letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, or college professors
Interview with a faculty advisor
Personal statement: Please describe your experiences as an educational leader, what you hope to gain from advanced studies, and a brief description of your current dissertation research interests
Resume or CV

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39150 USD / full

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Out-of-State

39150 USD / full

≈ 39150 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39150 USD / full

≈ 39150 USD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

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Overview

Key Features

Where Graduates Work

Recent Employers

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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