Overview

Students with disabilities need teachers who are skilled, compassionate, and ready to make an impact. This Special Education (K-12) online master's degree at Western Governors University in special education prepares you to be that difference-maker. Whether you're a licensed teacher wanting to add special education certification or someone with a bachelor’s degree aiming to start your teaching career, this program sets you up for success in the classroom.

Key Features

You'll dive into cutting-edge concepts from the Science of Learning and Science of Reading and get plenty of practice through virtual clinical experiences before taking on real-world classroom settings. These hands-on opportunities will build your confidence as you move through early clinical, advanced clinical, and student teaching experiences.By the end of your program, you'll be equipped to support K–12 learners with a wide range of needs, from mild to moderate disabilities, and ready for licensure. You'll leave prepared to build inclusive classrooms where every student thrives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Collaboration and Communication with Parents and School Staff
Special Education Curriculum
Considerations for Instructional Planning for Learners
Elementary Literacy and Mathematics Strategies and Assistive Technologies
Secondary Literacy and Mathematics Strategies and Assistive Technologies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Start dates are the 1st of every month.

Language

English

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Credits

53 SCH

In order to earn a master's degree, students must complete between 30 and 60 credits.

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered eligible for enrollment into this M.A. in Teaching, Special Education (K-12) degree program, you must provide official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized, institutionally accredited (also known as regionally accredited) university and earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (or higher, depending upon your state), or the competency-based equivalent, in that program. Applicants with a cumulative GPA lower than a 2.5 but a 2.0 or above may seek admission by submitting passing scores from the WGU program required basic skills test (e.g. Praxis CORE).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8250 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8250 USD / year

≈ 8250 USD / year
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In-State

8250 USD / year

≈ 8250 USD / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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