Overview

Why Consider the Online MSEd. in Special Education Program at Northwest Missouri State University

In this online master’s program, you will learn to collaborate with stakeholders in culturally responsible ways to address the needs of students with mild or moderate learning and/or physical disabilities. You'll also learn to apply evidence-based instructional strategies suited to fit students' individualized educational goals and to apply multiple methods of assessment and data-gathering to measure their progress. With field experiences embedded in the coursework, this program will enable you to become an effective voice for special needs students.

Graduates of this online program in special education will be able to:

Collaborate with stakeholders in culturally responsive ways to address the needs of individuals with exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences
Select, adapt and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities
Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well-being, positive social interactions and self-determination

Use multiple methods of assessment and data-sources in making educational decisions

Teaching career opportunities in teaching include:

Special Education Teacher

Resource Program Teacher
Intervention Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Techniques of Behavior Analysis and Intervention

Transition/Career Education for Students with Disabilities: Process and Resources

Student Evaluation and Assessment

Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Techniques for Conferencing and Collaboration

Multicultural Education for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-07 00:00:00

More details

Conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Special Education View 471 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:

An official undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR an official undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 with a 3.0 GPA in the first six semester hours of graduate study at Northwest in the major where admission is requested.
Documentation of ONE of the following:

Valid state issued teaching certificate
Two years previous teaching experience with a valid teaching certificate

Tuition Fee

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International

11250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

11250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

11250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

$375 Per Credit Hour

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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