Overview

Our program at Marymount University combines real-world experience, research, theoretical application, and the tools and resources to ready the next generation of Special Education teachers for rewarding academic careers.

Careers

Marymount’s Special Education degree program fully prepares you to teach in preschools, elementary, and secondary schools as a K–12 special education teacher in Virginia.

Marymount’s Special Education master’s program also qualifies you for employment in a variety of careers throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C., area.

The job outlook for special education professionals is especially strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an 8% job growth rate for special education teachers between now and 2029. The special education profession should see 14,300 new special education jobs in that time frame.

Courses are offered in late afternoons or early evenings, in a hybrid format, or fully online.

Most students complete the licensure program in just 2 years, and some finish in as little as 12 months.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education — Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners
Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy Instruction
Transition and Family Issues for Individuals with Disabilities
Psychology of Childhood Adversity
Communicative Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application and material one month prior to the posted departmental deadline.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Special Education View 917 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application
Professional résumé
Proof of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA or 3.25 in the last 60 credit hours, or 3.0 in the endorsement area
2 recommendations that speak directly to academic and interpersonal skills
Submission of all undergraduate transcripts
Passing scores on the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) or math competency.
Common math competencies include SAT/ACT/GRE scores, Praxis math scores or college-level math classes.

Tuition Fee

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International

35640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 990 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

35640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 990 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

35640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 990 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Arlington

983 - 1441 USD /month

Living costs

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

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

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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