Overview

Key Features

In school systems across the country, there has been an increased demand for teachers in the challenging and richly rewarding field of special education.

Special Education - Elementary or Secondary Special Education program courses at Rhode Island College are led by faculty with significant expertise in the field and coursework is offered both synchronously and asynchronously to accommodate those who work full time. You will leave prepared for field work and clinical practice, inclusive settings and settings with multilingual learners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

STEM for Diverse Learners: Intensive Intervention

Assessment in Special Education

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports

Involvement of Families in Special Education

Multicultural Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32-35

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Primary Education Secondary Education View 312 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
Professional license (elementary or secondary general education certificate) or passing test scores on the Elementary or Secondary Praxis Principles of Learning & Teaching (PLT).
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in all undergraduate course work.
Three candidate reference forms accompanied by letters of recommendation related to education and experience in special education or related field.
A performance-based evaluation that documents the candidate’s education and experience with individuals with exceptionalities if possible.
Professional goals essay that describes candidate’s commitment to the field of Elementary or Secondary Special Education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and life-long learning.
An interview may be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32896 USD / year

≈ 32896 USD / year
Out-of-State

32896 USD / year

≈ 32896 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16896 USD / year

≈ 16896 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors $792/credit

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

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

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

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