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University ofVirginia
Degree Programs
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Master of Education, Special Education

(Available at our Northern Virginia Center)

The Master of Education with an emphasis in Special Education is designed for teachers who are professionally licensed and want further training in the field of special education.  Offered through the University’s Curry School of Education, the program requires 30 credit hours which can be completed on a part-time basis in two to three years.

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Required Courses (8)

EDIS 500    Exceptional Learner
EDIS 504    Assessment Techniques for Exceptional Individuals
EDIS 508    Consultation
EDIS 705    Behavior Management
EDIS 713    Secondary, Vocational and Transition Skills
EDIS 714    Advanced Techniques for Teaching the Exceptional Learner
EDIS 785    Seminar: Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education

Coursework also requires Characteristics of People with Mild Disabilities.


And one of the following:

EDIS 522    Reading Development for Special Populations
EDIS 523    Reading Diagnosis and Remediation for Special Education Teachers

And one elective:

Electives are chosen in consultation with the program advisor.

Program Contact

Northern Virginia Center
Elizabeth Potts
Email:  potts@Virginia.edu  
Telephone: 703-536-1129 / 1-800-678-4882

FAQs and Application

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