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 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

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

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Arlington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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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 Fees

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

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Non-residents

36720 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36720 USD / year

≈ 36720 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36720 USD / year

≈ 36720 USD / year

Living costs

Arlington

United States

983 - 1441 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Arlington

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