Program Overview
The Special Education - General Curriculum K-12 at Radford University is a MSc programme in Education over 60 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 - General Curriculum K-12 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: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 11,556 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Radford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education - General Curriculum K-12 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
- Educational Research
- Collaboration to Teach and Support Diverse Learners
- Students with Diverse Learning Needs and the Special Education Processs
- Proactive Classroom Management and Advanced Positive Behavior Support
- Required Concentration Courses
- Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities who Access the General Education Curriculum, K-12
- Teaching Students with Individualized Adapted Curriculum
- Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs in the Elementary General Curriculum
- Additional Courses for Licensure
- Introduction to Professional Education
- Foundations of Education
- Human Growth and Development: Birth Through Adolescence
- Child & Adolescent Development
- Development and Instruction for Emergent and Beginning Readers
- Foundations of Literacy Instruction
- Supporting Courses
- Adaptive Strategies in Arithmetic
- Assessment and Intervention for Language Development
- Foundations of Literacy Instruction
- Educational Technology for Diverse Populations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Complete an application to the College of Graduate and Professional Studies
- Submit passing scores on the Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment.
- Submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Submit references from 3 individuals.
- Submit a copy of your current teaching license, if appropriate
- Submit an essay (typed, double-spaced, 2 pages) that addresses 1) the special education concentration you are considering, past experiences and your short- and long-term goals and career.
- Licensure seekers must also submit passing scores on the Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE), the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA), and Praxis I: Core Basic Math.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,556 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,556 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radford 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 Radford University
Radford University
Radford, United States
Radford University 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- Language English
- Duration 60 months