M.Ed. in Special Education

  • TOTAL COST

    $9,500*
  • NEXT START DATE

    08 Jan, 2024
  • COMPLETION TIME

    16.5 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    34

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M.Ed. in Special Education

How do you meet the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities? Designed for current PreK-12 teachers, the M.Ed. in Special Education provides an in-depth study of research-based methods to enhance instruction. You’ll gain valuable skills to develop curriculum, design learning environments, and to build and maintain partnerships to better support students.


Why ACE?

Quality You Expect

Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.

Low Cost You Deserve

Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2 million in scholarships and grants every year.

Flexibility You Need

Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.


Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost M.Ed. in Special Education

Total Tuition

34 semester credits x $235 per credit

$7,990

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1360 Technology and Library Fee
(34 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$1,510

Total Program Cost

$9,500*

Find a plan that fits your budget.

When We Say Low Cost, We Mean It

$9,500
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Source: Internal Research Completed on June 2023


Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study

  • Differentiated Instruction

  • Early Childhood Education

  • General Special Education

  • General Track


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

08 Jan, 2024 Term

05 Jan, 2024

Application Due

05 Jan, 2024

Payment Due

08 Jan, 2024

Term Start

12 Jan, 2024

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

11 Feb, 2024

Term End

29 Jan, 2024 Term

19 Feb, 2024 Term

08 Apr, 2024 Term

20 May, 2024 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

CI5503

Principles and Practices of Classroom Management

3 Semester Credits

RES5333

Research and Applied Behavioral Analysis in the Special Education Classroom

3 Semester Credits

SPED5013

Strategies for Teaching Diverse Learners

3 Semester Credits

SPED5023

Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education

3 Semester Credits

SPED5033

Law and Policy in Special Education

3 Semester Credits

SPED5043

Building Collaborative Relationships

3 Semester Credits

SPED5053

Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Learners

3 Semester Credits

SPED5091

Capstone Experience for Special Education

1 Semester Credits

SPED5103

Ethical Practices and Standards in Special Education

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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