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Special Education (Learning Disabilities Emphasis)

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Tuition USD 793 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Allendale, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Special Education (Learning Disabilities Emphasis) at Grand Valley State 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 (Learning Disabilities Emphasis) 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 793 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Allendale, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Special Education (Learning Disabilities Emphasis) 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. Educational Inquiry and Evaluation
  2. Educational Policy and Practice
  3. Social/Cultural Foundations of Education
  4. Inclusive Practices
  5. Instructional Practices: Technology
  6. Transition Practices
  7. Diagnostic and Interpretative Procedures
  8. Explicit Language Instruction
  9. Instructional Practices: Learning Disabilities 2
  10. Diagnostic-Teaching Clinic
  11. Foundations of Special Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).

Graduate Admission RequirementsAll students seeking degree, endorsement, approval, license or certificate change must be formally admitted to graduate study.A maximum of six graduate credits earned prior to graduate admission may apply to degree requirements.In addition to university admissions requirements in the GVSU Catalog, students must meet the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Admission Criteria.
  • Application Materials: Graduate application, application fee, official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended, and copies of teaching/administrative certificates if required for program admission or approved waiver;
  • Recommendations: Three professional or academic recommendations on COE recommendation forms, addressing the candidate\xc2\x92s potential for graduate study;
  • Grade Point Average: Grade point average of 3.0 or better for the last 60 credits of undergraduate work taken from a regionally accredited institution; or
  • Previous Master\xc2\x92s Degree: A prior master\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited institution will be accepted in lieu of the minimum grade point average.
Candidates should submit materials to GVSU Admissions, Allendale, MI 49401. When all application materials have been received, Admissions will forward the complete portfolio for consideration to the College of Education - Student Information and Services Center. Candidates should allow 4-6 weeks for written notification of their admission status. Additional informationStudents who are degree seeking and are working for special education endorsement are required to take additional courses beyond the normal requirements for the master\xc2\x92s degree. Students who want to enroll in a master\xc2\x92s degree program and are not seeking special education endorsement should select a master\xc2\x92s degree emphasis program and consult with a special education graduate advisor to develop a program consisting of foundations and emphasis coursework, including research applications.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 793 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 793 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Grand Valley State 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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