Overview

Special Education from Webster University emphasizes developmentally oriented theory and research in the areas of cognitive and socio-emotional development, and students are expected to use this knowledge to design and promote evidence-based interventions and instructional practices to enhance pupil learning.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program are able to:

Use valid and reliable assessment practices to minimize bias.

Use their knowledge of general and specialized curricula to improve programs, supports and services at classroom, school, community and system levels.

Facilitate the continuous improvement of general and special education programs, supports and services at the classroom, school and system levels for individuals with exceptionalities.

Conduct, evaluate and use inquiry to guide professional practice.

Provide leadership to formulate goals, set and meet high professional expectations, advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices, and create positive and productive work environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advocating for Persons with Disabilities
Global Issues in Special Education
Socioemotional Development: Children with Special Needs
Integrating Resources: Community, School and Family
Professional Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

For international students the deadline is approximately ten weeks before the first day of classes for each term.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Receipt of all official transcripts.
Final degree conferred GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Prior to admission to the program, candidates are expected to have successfully completed, with a grade of B or better, a three-credit course in the Psychology of the Exceptional Students, or its equivalent. Those applicants who have not completed this requirement, prior to admission, will be required to successfully complete the course, or a similar overview course, in order to complete the graduation requirements for the MA in special education.

Tuition Fee

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International

8272 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 752 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

8272 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 752 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

8272 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 752 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Webster Groves

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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