Program Overview
The Learning Disabilities at Northern Michigan University is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Learning Disabilities programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Learning Disabilities programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educational Research
- Issues and Trends in Special Education
- Collaboration in Special Education
- Introduction to Learning Disabilities
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities
- Teaching of Reading: Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Classroom Management: Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Teaching of Math: Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Oral and Written Expression: Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Assessment in Special Education: Methods for Assessing Students with Learning Disabilities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete the graduate plan of study with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Complete a graduate research project or a thesis as part of either ED 500 or ED 599.
- Complete the graduate plan of study in accordance with the requirements for masters degree in the Academic Standards and Policies section of this Graduate Bulletin as well as in accordance with the appropriate program description in the School of Education, Leadership and Public Service section of the Bulletin.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northern Michigan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, United States
public university established in 1899 and located in Marquette, Michigan, U.S.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
