Overview

Why Study Special Education at Wilkes University?

Our curriculum builds on foundational knowledge of special education and explores diagnoses, early intervention strategies, individual learning differences, legal requirements and procedures essential for safeguarding student health and welfare, and best practices for meeting the diverse needs of today’s students. After completing this program, you’ll be well-prepared to take on leadership roles within your district or to implement best practices in serving diverse learners in your classroom.

You’ll learn foundational skills in intercultural communication, inclusive classroom practices, and accommodations and adaptations in teaching students with special needs.
After a core suite of courses that combine together psychology, curriculum and instruction, and technology in the classroom with issues, laws, and trends in education, you’ll study essential courses in special education with relevant field experience as well as complete an internship.
You’ll gain the skills needed to expand your career opportunities in education with opportunities in the classroom, as well as clinical settings.
You’ll be well prepared to create, interpret, administer, and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Section 504 Plans in conjunction with team members based on assessment data and the needs of the student.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accommodations and Adaptations in Literacy for Diverse Learners
Intercultural Communication for Language Teachers
Teaching Diverse Learners Using Inclusive Classroom Practices
Teaching Students with High Incidence
Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities
Secondary Transition in Special Education

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Wilkes Barre, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 511 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.

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General requirements

Application
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Verification
Passport/Visa

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22932 USD / full

≈ 22932 USD / full
Out-of-State

22932 USD / full

≈ 22932 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

22932 USD / full

≈ 22932 USD / full

Funding

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.

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

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