Overview

Benefits

Why the Multicategorical Special Education program from Governors State University is perfect for you:

As a special education teacher, you will have the privilege of making a positive difference in the lives of the students you will mentor, as well as their families, for a truly rewarding experience.
Services for students with special needs are increasing. With a MCSE, your unique skillset will improve your chances of being hired–even before you graduate!

Career

With an MA in MCSE, you will have the chance to advance your career, or even change it. Here are just a few of the potential opportunities that will become available with your degree:

Special Education Teacher
Special Education Coordinator
Special Education Course Developer
Director of Special Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education Practicum
Collaboration Skills for Teachers and Support Personnel
Psychological Diagnosis of Learners with Exceptionalities
Special Education Law
Special Education Practicum
Graduate Seminar in Multicategorical Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

37-39

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 869 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

transcripts showing a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 with a 3.0 or higher in content area courses and all grades in graduate course work at a “B” or better;
submit a writing sample;
for Option I: a valid Illinois or comparable out-of-state Professional Educator License for Teaching;
for Option II: candidates must successfully complete the following 9 credit course prerequisites with a C or better: Foundations in Education, Educational Psychology II, and Survey of Students with Exceptionalities;
complete FERPA and Mandatory Reporter training; and
Criminal background clearance.

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

30562 USD / year

≈ 30562 USD / year
Out-of-State

15281 USD / year

≈ 15281 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15281 USD / year

≈ 15281 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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Scholarships Information

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