Program Overview
The Special Education: Functional-Low Incidence Disabilities (MSE) at University of Kansas is a Master 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: Functional-Low Incidence Disabilities (MSE) 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education: Functional-Low Incidence Disabilities (MSE) 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
- Characteristcs, Methods & Assessment:Intro Struggling Learners & Studnts High-Incidence Disabilities
- Practicum with Exceptional Children & Youth: Low-Incidence
- Assessment and Methods of Teaching Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
- Methods: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Positive Behavior Support and Classroom ManagementTransition Education and Services from Childhood through Adulthood
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The University of Kansas is a great place to pursue a graduate degree because graduate education is central to KU\xc2\x92s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative activity. \xc2\xa0This Master\xc2\x92s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Low-Incidence Disabilities is\xc2\xa0available for special education professionals at the main campus in Lawrence, Kansas. Courses and fieldwork are designed to align with professional schedules and provide opportunities to apply learning in current classroom(s). If you are choosing to pursue a graduate program in special education with an emphasis in Low Incidence Disabilities, you must hold a valid initial teaching license. Individuals pursuing non-teaching careers can be accepted as non-teaching graduate students, but must hold bachelor\'s degrees and have appropriate experience in related fields.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas 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 Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
University of Kansas is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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