Online Inclusive Special Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

Accessing effective, engaging and inclusive education can be difficult for children and adults with special needs. To help them get most out of their education, they need teachers and educators who understand the challenges – and more important, how to overcome them.

This online Master of Arts in Inclusive Special Education seeks to equip learners with a thorough understanding of the barriers to learning that face people with disabilities all over the world and explores strategies for removing these barriers.

The programme helps enable you to develop as a practitioner by considering local, national and international perspectives on inclusive and special education. By applying this knowledge and know-how in real-world settings, you learn to drive positive social change and make a difference in the lives of children and others with disabilities.

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The Special and Inclusive Education major to the Bachelor of Education degree is designed for practising educators who wish to extend their knowledge in the area of Special and Inclusive Education. The specific goal of the endorsement is to provide educators with the skills, understandings, attitudes and values needed to support learners with special teaching needs across a wide range of educational settings. It is expected that graduates from this course, in addition to their more generic teaching skills, will have the ability to:

identify and assess learners with special teaching needs;

adapt and develop teaching strategies and programmes to cater effectively for a wide range of learners with special teaching needs;

work collaboratively with parents, whnau, teachers and others involved in the care and education of learners with special teaching needs;

identify, locate and use a wide range of resources and services relevant to learners with special teaching needs;

evaluate research relevant to Special and Inclusive Education and incorporate appropriate findings into programmes for learners with special teaching needs.

Entry Requirements

Students shall hold a New Zealand Diploma or Higher Diploma of Teaching, or an approved equivalent; or have completed at least two full-time years of approved relevant experience in an educational context, or approved equivalent to gain admission into the Bachelor of Education degree. Student must also have entrance to University to gain admission into Massey University.

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Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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This course is designed for a wide range of professionals who are committed to social inclusion through learning. It addresses the needs of educators, human development and community workers, educational managers and policy makers, and others interested in inclusive education theories and practices.

It develops informed and responsive professionals who can work with learners with special needs, language and learning challenges, and behavioural or learning difficulties.

The course positions you to develop, lead and model inclusive practices and approaches amongst colleagues, within wider educational and workplace systems and communities.

What will you learn?

The course develops your understanding of key concepts in inclusive and special education. It advances and consolidates your practice to integrate inclusion in learning contexts and it builds your leadership capacity to effect change in the communities in which you work.

Course structure

The program consists of eight units and builds your learning through:

developing your knowledge and understanding of educational contexts, issues, values and practices

broadening your knowledge of key constructs related to inclusive and special education

deepening your professionalised learning and practise

building your capacity as a professional inquirer.

Students complete the course with a capstone experience in which they research or practice in an area of their interest.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification with a credit average.

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Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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Earn your master’s in education online and learn how to best meet the needs of a diverse cross-section of students. The Curriculum and Instruction MEd with a concentration in Special Education at Southern New Hampshire University provides you with a deep understanding of the issues related to teaching and learning conditions for children with mild to moderate disabilities.

Explore traditional, innovative and research-based approaches that support the instructional and transitional needs of children in inclusive classrooms from preschool through high school. The history and legislation of Special Education at the federal and state levels as they relate to the Education Secondary Education Act (ESEA) also are examined.

This online master’s in education degree, which also is available at our Manchester, N.H., campus, is ideal for licensed teachers seeking an additional endorsement. The Curriculum and Instruction MEd with a concentration in Special Education program does not lead to initial licensure. Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for New Hampshire certification as a curriculum administrator or may elect to not seek state certification. If you are interested in obtaining state certification outside of New Hampshire, check with your state’s Department of Education to ensure New Hampshire certification is recognized in your home state.

The campus-based and online Curriculum and Instruction MEd with a concentration in Special Education program includes 11 courses, three of which comprise the Special Education concentration.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Make a difference in children's lives with Primary Education

In this course, you'll learn how to encourage young children to learn and become the best they can be.

Enjoy learning about education

Primary education begins the process of learning that will continue through life - so this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you'll need to teach in a primary school.

You'll learn about the theory, practice and management of teaching, including the place and role of education, the characteristics of learners and the teaching-learning process. You'll also learn about the curriculum taught in schools today to prepare you for the profession of teaching.

Specialise in an area of interest

If you're passionate about a particular area of teaching, you can combine your degree with a minor area of study. For example, a minor in Inclusive Education could lead to working with children who need more personal attention, or a minor in Drama could help you promote how the arts are important in a primary school student's life.

Graduates are recognised by the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) as well as the respective State, Catholic and Independent school departments, organisations and associations.

Entry Requirements

Secondary school results
English competency

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

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Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Work placement and 1 week intensive school required.

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