Overview

The Special Education, M.Ed. program from East Carolina University in special education is the only totally online accredited program in the state. It is designed for you to take graduate courses part-time while continuing to work in your local community. The part-time program generally takes two years to complete, but you do have the option of full-time graduate studies.

All students are required to complete a series of core courses, followed by additional course work provided in your choice of four categorical areas: intellectual disabilities (ID), learning disabilities (LD), behavioral/emotional disabilities (BED), and low-incidence disabilities (LID).

Throughout this program, you will become a savvy consumer of education research in your licensure area and well poised to select and use evidence-based practices to further learning of your students. During your capstone action research or thesis research experience, you will extend your knowledge of assessment, technology, and culturally responsive teaching.

ECU degree programs satisfy the professional licensure and/or certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for these exams. However, requirements in other states may be different.

If you are considering a degree program that may, would, could or potentially lead to a professional license and/or certification, please note that at this time ECU may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets requirements outside of North Carolina. Prior to enrolling in a degree program, please discuss this important topic with your program of interest.

ECU Advantage

Candidates in the program participate in a two-semester in-depth case study project that incorporates knowledge and history of the field, student characteristics and learning needs, and educational programs with application of current research-based models, interventions, and strategies in a classroom setting. To complete this project, candidates work with one student with learning disabilities, teachers, other service providers, and families to plan and implement an evidence-based intervention to improve academic skills. Technologies such as video-recorded teaching demonstrations and teleconferencing are used to share information and provide feedback to candidates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education
Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education
Special Education Law and Policy
Characteristics and Needs of Students with Disabilities
Teaching Strategies for Students with Disabilities
Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions
Transition Planning and Vocational Education
Special Education Practicum.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

A current, valid teaching license or eligibility for licensure

Completion of an undergraduate degree in education or a related field

Three letters of recommendation

A personal statement describing your goals and reasons for pursuing this program

Resume/CV

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15660 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15660 USD / year

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In-State

4155 USD / year

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