Overview

Upon of the Master of Arts in Special Education program at Lewis University graduation, students will know how to modify teaching styles for different abilities, cultures and environments and be qualified to teach in the State of Illinois with a professional educator license and special education (LBS1) endorsement.

LBS1 Endorsement Option

The ISBE allows educators who currently hold an Illinois teaching license to complete the coursework required for a Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement on their license without obtaining the Master’s degree. This endorsement covers Kindergarten – age 22, regardless of the current teaching grade range of an educator’s PEL.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Development and Characteristics of Learners
Disability Studies in Education
Transitions and Students with High Support Needs
Partnerships for Inclusive Education
Content Area Reading Strategies for Adolescent Learners
Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

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international deadline is 6 months before start date

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for the final 60 credit hours completed
Official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended
Successful completion of Lewis University COESS Graduate Writing Sample
Submission of graduate application form
Two letters of recommendation
Meet with the appropriate Department Chair or Program Director for a personal interview to discuss educational goals

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12075 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12075 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12075 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Overview

LBS1 Endorsement Option

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

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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