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MEd Special Education at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

The Barkley Center, home to the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, provides a stimulating environment for educational, clinical, and research activities. Learning to assist individuals with special education needs or those with communication disorders of speech, language, balance, or hearing is central to programs in the department.

Department: Special Education and Communication Disorders  |  Duration: 36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

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Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 550, Internet TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5 Resume Personal Statement: Address the following: 1) Why do you want to pursue a Master's degree and what skillset do you want to acquire that you wouldn't otherwise have without this degree? 2) What challenges do you anticipate experiencing in graduate school (e.g., balancing work and/or family, time management), and what strategies will you use to overcome the challenges? 3) How do you monitor learning, at what stage do you determine you need to alter your approach to studying, and what would those changes entail? Your answers will also be judged based on the quality of your writing. Writing Sample (optional) Funding/Assistantships: To be considered for a Teaching or Research Assistantship: 1) Check the appropriate boxes in the Funding section of the admission application's Additional Information page. 2) Complete the SECD Graduate Assistantship Application . Deadlines: January 15 for Fall.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 36 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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