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Special Education (Grades K–12; Non-Licensure) MS in Education

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Special Education (Grades K–12; Non-Licensure) MS in Education

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the form and we will contact you to provide information about furthering your education.

Please use our International Form if you live outside of the U.S.

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Program Details

Curriculum

Completion Requirements

  • 45 quarter credit hours
    • Core courses (15 quarter cr.)
    • Specialization courses (30 quarter cr.)

View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.

Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-694-7548.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for this master’s program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, teaching experience, and meet the general admission requirements. All applicants must submit a completed online application and transcripts. Depending on program specialization, additional requirements may apply.

More information for international applicants.

Tuition and Fees

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostamount
Tuition45 quarter credit hours$375 per quarter hour$16,875
Program FeePer quarter$175$875
   $17,750**
BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION
-$3,750

$14,000*

*Represents specialization other than Educational Leadership and Administration (International Non-Licensure), Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation; Licensure),minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 20 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-529-2438.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,000 and $1,400.

Program Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be prepared to:

  • Apply current legal and ethical policies and culturally responsive practices to support high quality educational experiences for All students with exceptionalities.
  • Apply data-informed decision making strategies and evidence-based practices—including assistive technology– to design, adapt, implement and assess learning experiences for All students with exceptionalities.
  • Apply evidence-based evaluation and assessment practices to monitor student achievement, guide data-informed instructional planning and transition services, and promote continuous improvement for All students with exceptionalities.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills necessary to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to improve instructional programs (e.g., core subjects, literacy, behavioral, social) for All students at the school and systems levels.

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