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| Master of Science |
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| Make a difference—become a highly qualified Special Education teacher. WGU's online master's degree in special education will enhance your teaching talents and enable you to teach students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities. The program is specifically designed for already-licensed teachers who seek endorsement in special education and a master's degree. The course of study integrates best practices in special education, instructional design, and development of graduate-level research abilities.
Earn more, too. Teachers with a master's degree earn on average over $10,000 more per year than those with only a bachelor's degree. By taking advantage of WGU's competency-based academic approach and affordable tuition, your master's in special education is a great investment in your future.
WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.
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A Program Overview
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| The online special education master's degree consists of three domains of study and completion of a capstone project.
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| The domains of study are: |
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement
Research Fundamentals
Special Education
View detailed information about these domains.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $2,890 per 6-month term or just $5,780
per year. This is less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge. (Other schools charge as much as $300-400 per credit.)
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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While program pace is ultimately determined by the individual student, this program is designed to be completed in 2 to 2 1/2 years.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Admission Requirements
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Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution. Applicants will be required to take a short, online admission test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program.
More info about Admissions.
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Other Online Master's Degrees in Education from WGU:
M.A. English Language Learning - This online master's degree in ELL education prepares you to teach in a PK-12 ELL/ESL setting and to qualify for a high-demand endorsement in ELL or ESL.
M.A. Mathematics Education - This online master's in math education prepares you to certify in secondary mathematics, a high-demand second teaching field.
M.A. Science Education - This online graduate degree in science education prepares you to certify in secondary science, a high-demand second teaching field.
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"Higher income…"
"WGU's program is allowing me to expand my career choices and earn a higher income in my chosen field of education. As a father of a young and growing family of three sons, these things are important and add security for my family."
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| —Brian Toomer, WGU graduate |
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"Working with my mentor…"
"My favorite part of the WGU experience was working with my mentor. I also enjoyed the convenience of learning online.
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| —Eric Mortensen, Jr. high teacher |
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"Speed their licensure…"
WGU Teachers College will be a boon to states seeking training for current teachers and paraprofessionals to help them meet the education requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act and speed their licensure."
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| —Rod Paige, Former Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education |
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