Program Overview
The Special Education at University of Cincinnati is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered Online. 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: Online
- Tuition: USD 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 710 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
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
The online Master’s in Special Education (SPED) has three (3) different focus areas to choose from, and it is 30-38 credit hours. UC allows you to really personalize your educational experience to your interest and professional goals. A customized individual schedule will be available following admission.
Three Areas of Concentration:
- Path for Licensure and Reading Endorsement
- Supporting Students with Complex Needs
- Transition to Work Endorsement and Special Education Leadership
| Course | Title/Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| SPED7054 | Advanced Strategies in Special Education This course is designed for masters students enrolled in the online special education masters program. This course covers (a) advanced instructional strategies and curricular planning for children and youth with exceptionalities and (b) advanced methods in providing instructional best practices to the heterogeneous groups of students found in general education contexts. |
3 |
| SPED7040 | Transition to Work Endorsement: Legal and Ethical Foundations Legal and ethical foundation knowledge for the Ohio transition to work specialist endorsement. |
3 |
| SPED7056 | Foundations, Trends, and Issues in Special Education Leadership Students establish a foundational understanding ofleadership practices within special education. Students gain understanding by studying how the field of special education leadership has evolved over time. Information presented in this course iscontextualized through various topics including: -special education history, - special education/general education federal law, regulations, and policy, - leadership foundations and theory, and - professional and ethical leadership practices. From this course, students gain a foundational understanding of special educational leadership practices, professional andethical leadership roles, and responsibil Admission RequirementsAcademic RequirementsYou 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). For your convenience, degree applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Your admission will be reviewed on the strength of your ability for graduate studies, based upon the following criteria:
Tuition & Financial InformationTuition FeeUSD 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 710 (Tuition (Module)) — National students Tuition fees: USD 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 710 (Tuition (Module)) — National students Financial Aid & ScholarshipsContact University of Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati
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