Program Overview
The Special Education at Lehigh 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 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 565 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 565 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Bethlehem, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education 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
- Diversity, Families, School Collaborations in K-12
- Positive Behavior Support
- Assessment in Special Education
- Advanced Inclusionary Practices in K-12
- Professional Seminar
- Alternative Curricular Approaches
- Early Childhood Education
- Academic Interventions: PreK-8
- Academic Interventions Secondary Level
- Transition to Post-School Life
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Advanced Seminar
- Special Topics in Special Education
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children
- Learning Disabilities: Inclusion and Issues
- Early Academic Intervention
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 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).
- Completed online application
- $65 Application Fee
- GPA Minimum: 3.0 undergraduate
- Official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended
- 2 letters of recommendation - Academic and/or professional
- Acknowledgement of College of Education Policy on Clearances
- Essay
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 565 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 565 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 565 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 565 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lehigh 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 Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, United States
Lehigh 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 24 months