Special Education (Concentration in Severe Disabilities)
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityProgram Overview
The Special Education (Concentration in Severe Disabilities) at Virginia Commonwealth University 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 (Concentration in Severe 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 644 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 364 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education (Concentration in Severe Disabilities) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Developmental Disabilities: Teamwork in Serving Persons with Developmental Disabilities
- Educational Foundations for Collaboration and Universally Designed Learning
- Language/Communication Intervention for Young Children and Individuals with Severe Disabilities
- Teaching Strategies for Students with Severe Disabilities
- Assessment and Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities
- Classroom Management and Behavior Support for Students with Disabilities
- Transition Strategies for Students with Disabilities
- Topics in Education (characteristics of students with severe disabilities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- VCU Graduate School requirements
- Bachelors degree in an appropriate discipline
- Written essay addressing your career interests
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from previous academic work
- A score of 290 or better on the GRE or 386 or better on the MAT
- A personal interview
- A provisional or professional collegiate teaching license in special education (or completion of the SEDP 630 prerequisite course, which may be completed in the first semester after admission)
- Completion of personal review with program faculty (for those with bachelors degrees in areas other than special education)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 644 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 364 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 644 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 364 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Virginia Commonwealth 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 Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States
public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
