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MEd Special Education at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

Help every student learn, belong and succeed. University of Idaho's online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in special education prepares educators to support students with disabilities through evidence-based instruction, inclusive practices and collaborative problem-solving.

Faculty: College of Education, Health and Human Sciences  |  Department: Curriculum and Instruction  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring or Summer  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include EDSP 3000 Educating for Exceptionalities; EDSP 3250 Supporting Student Behaviors in the Classroom; EDSP 3500 Language and Communication Development and Disorders; MTHE 2350 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I; EDCI 5700 Introduction to Research in Curriculum and Instruction; EDSP 4230 Collaboration.

Career pathways

The program offers flexible pathways for educators at different stages of their careers. Related occupations listed for this programme include Kindergarten Special Education Teachers; Elementary Special Education Teachers; Middle School Special Education Teachers; Secondary Special Education Teachers.

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Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent by the issuing institution(s) will be required if admitted.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: One; Statement of Purpose; Other requirements: Writing sample; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58. Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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