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Master of Special Education
- Spokane, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Special Education and evaluate learning approaches
- Communicate appropriately with learners
- And reflect on educational practice.
Career outcomes
- Special education teacher
Curriculum
- Foundations of teaching and learning
- Psychology
- Diagnosis and assessment
- Assistive technology
- Disability law and policy
- Collaboration with families
- Social-emotional learning and equity in education
- With field experience and student teaching.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognised foreign equivalent
- Foreign transcripts need a NACES course-by-course evaluation. Statement of purpose
- Two recommendations
- CV and passport copy
- GMAT/GRE for the MBA unless waived. English proof: TOEFL iBT 80 (before Jan 2026) or 4.5 (from Jan 2026)
- Or IELTS 6.5. Further requirements are set by each programme.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US university or recognised foreign equivalent (course-by-course NACES evaluation), Transcripts, Statement of purpose, 2 recommendations, CV, GMAT/GRE for MBA unless waived.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80 (before Jan 2026
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its How to Apply page e.g. Apply online with the Graduate Application
- The MBA page lists a 50 USD fee. Upload transcripts with a NACES course-by-course evaluation
- Passport copy
- English proof and programme documents. Scholarship review is automatic with admission for several programmes. After admission
- The Center for Global Engagement gives immigration support.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,659 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Merit scholarships reviewed automatically with admission for business programmes, See graduate international scholarship page |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
8 Jan 2027
55 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 8 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,659 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,728 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (before Jan 2026.

