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Special Education and Communication Disorders

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Tuition USD 850 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 297 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2018-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Lincoln, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Special Education and Communication Disorders at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, 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 education. 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 Special Education and Communication Disorders 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 850 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 297 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Lincoln, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Special Education and Communication Disorders programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Early Childhood Special Education
  2. Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  3. Teaching of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Severe Disabilities
  4. Autism
  5. Behavior Disorders
  6. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
  7. Early Childhood Special Education
  8. Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
  9. Learning Disabilities
  10. Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  11. Severe Disabilities
  12. Special Education Transition
  13. Visual Impairments
  14. Aphasia and Acquired Cognitive Disorders
  15. Audiology
  16. Augmentative/Alternative Communication
  17. Fluency Disorders
  18. Hearing Science
  19. Motor Speech Disorders
  20. Language and Phonological Disorders
  21. Speech Science
  22. Traumatic Brain Injury
  23. Vestibular and Balance Disorders

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Required by the Office of Graduate Studies

  • Application for Graduate Admission
  • $50 non-refundable application processing fee
  • One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (see transcript upload requirements)
  • If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
  • If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information
  • Entrance exam(s): GRE
  • Statement of Personal/Professional Goals
  • Resume
  • Three recommendation letters
  • Statement of Writing or Research (Ph.D. only)
  • Mentor/Advisor agreement (Ph.D. Only)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 850 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 297 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 850 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 297 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2018-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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