MEd Special Education at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

This master's program is for current certified teachers who want to be special education teachers for students with disabilities and meet the demand for these positions. Graduates also may apply for an add-on S.C. certification in special education to teach PK-12 students with disabilities in their chosen area of specialization, either multi-categorical special education with expertise across disabilities or severe and multiple disabilities with expertise for students requiring high support.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational and Developmental Science | Duration: 6 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Build a foundation in areas important to the special education profession, including assessment, instructional planning, implementation and evaluation. Understand how to select, adapt and use instructional strategies to promote positive learning and to modify learning environments that meet individual needs.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Special Education Teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): To be considered for admission all of the following materials must be on file in The Graduate School, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. transcripts of all college and university credits two letters of recommendation from former professors or work supervisors in the field of education a completed graduate school application a letter of intent for proposed study in special education evidence of initial certification Upon verification of the above requirements, the applicant will interview with the Programs in Special Education Committee. Acceptance by The Graduate School and the programs in special education is based on the evaluation of the applicant’s total academic profile by admissions committee members.

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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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