Overview

Designed for educators in public school settings, Special Education with an concentration in Adapted Curriculum from Virginia Commonwealth University covers essential topics like physical and medical management, functional assessment, curriculum planning, systematic instruction and assistive technology. It also focuses on transition planning, behavioural supports and the unique needs of students with autism and other disabilities - as well as their families.

Special education core outcomes

Learner and learning: Understand human development and learning theories appropriate to the age group they will teach and acquire an awareness of the diversity of the school-age populations’ cultural backgrounds, learning strengths and needs

Instructional practice: Demonstrate an ability to plan and implement effective teaching and measure student learning in ways that lead to sustained development and learning

Professional responsibility: Develop an understanding of purposes for education and a defensible philosophical approach toward teaching and demonstrate professional dispositions

Career Paths

Adapted curriculum specialist

Inclusion specialist

Transition specialist

Behavior analyst

Assistive technology specialist

Curriculum coordinator for special education

Educational consultant

Programme director for non-profit organization

Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teamwork in Serving Persons With Developmental Disabilities

Language/Communication Intervention for Young Children and Individuals With Severe Disabilities

Transition Strategies for Students with Disabilities

Individualized Supports and Specialized Care of Students With Significant Disabilities

Advanced Educational Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Three letters of recommendation addressing the student’s potential for graduate study in education

Statement of intent

Transcripts of all previous college work

Interview

Additionally, there are several tests that students must pass for admission to teacher preparation, admission to student teaching and licensure in Virginia.

Applicants who do not have a provisional or professional collegiate teaching license in special education must take Trends in Special Education as a prerequisite course.

Admission to clinical experiences in schools requires a background check and fingerprinting.

Virginia Commonwealth University requires international students to meet specific health insurance standards. For complete information, please consult a university representative.

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

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Out-of-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18724 USD / year

≈ 18724 USD / year

Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $18,724 USD.

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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

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Special education core outcomes

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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