MEd Special Education at University of Vermont

Programme overview

There are 2 concentrations within the M.ED.: K-age 21 Licensure and Non-Licensure. K-age 21 Licensure: Students are prepared to collaborate with families, educators and other professionals in the design, implementation and evaluation of instruction for learners with disabilities in inclusive general elementary, middle or high school classrooms. Within this concentration are varied licensure options (K-8 and 7-21).

Department: Special Education | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

Specific courses are required for each concentration (K-age 21 and Non-Licensure). Students seeking licensure must meet additional requirements, and specific programs plans will be developed in adherence to a student’s desired licensure. EDSP 6991Internship: Student Teaching9 EDSP 6190Special Ed Internship Seminar Students will take 1 credit in the fall and 1 credit in the spring for 2 credits total2

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of any prerequisite courses, and at least 15 graded graduate credits with a 3.00 GPA or better, including all core courses. Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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 go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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