Special Education, MEd

Degree

Master of Education in Special Education

School

Education

Next Classes Start

January 22, 2024

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Program at a Glance

This fully accredited, 33-credit program will enable you to work more effectively with students who have diverse learning needs. You’ll benefit from practice-rooted coursework and a focus on critical areas such as differentiated instruction, curriculum modifications, positive behavioral supports, collaborative structures, assistive technology, and literacy instruction. Most courses are taught face to face in the late afternoon, with some hybrid and off-campus opportunities.

Department Co-Chair : David Bwire, bwired@tcnj.edu

Department Co-Chair : Helene Anthony, anthonyh@tcnj.edu

Duration

full time: 2 years
part time: 3–4 years

Availability

Hybrid

Requirement

comphrensive exam

11

courses

33

credits

$980.17

per credit

Who Should Pursue This Program?

If you’re already several years into your special education teaching career and would like to further enhance your skills and classroom practices, this program is the perfect next step.

Careers

Our graduates are skilled teachers of students with disabilities and can be found at local, national, and global schools. Some alumni have chosen to pursue careers in educational research or curriculum development, and others have gone on to enroll in doctoral programs.

Extensive Network

Study alongside peers with solid education experience, learn from faculty who have valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from an alumni community with strong professional connections.

For your application to be considered complete, you must submit the online application as well as all supplemental documents.

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We consider applications on a space-available basis. You can apply up to and including the first day of the semester.

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The Department of Special Education provides program details including a typical course sequence.

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We offer the same tuition rates no matter where you live. And there are a range of financial aid and assistantship options for TCNJ graduate students.

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