Overview

The Second Language Special Education programme from Roosevelt University prepares licensed K-12 teachers to support diverse learners and English language learners. The programme leads to two high-quality credentials: Bilingual/ESL and LBS1 endorsements.

Key facts

Master’s candidates fill an enormous need for teachers who can address the needs of students who are learning English while facing other learning and behavioral challenges.

Start this programme in any semester and complete assignments from home or at work. You can expect focused and practical assignments, flexible schedules for posting responses to readings, and field experience opportunities.

Required field experiences can be waived with evidence of current work with diverse learners.

At the heart of the master’s programme is a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion — a founding principle of Roosevelt University.

Second Language Special Education Careers

This programme prepares graduates to teach children with all areas of special education needs, except sensory impairments and communication disorders.

Graduates also can teach children who speak English as a second language.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL

Characteristics and Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities

Linguistics for Esl Teachers

Assessment in Special Education

Characteristics and Methods of Teaching Students With Disabilities: Focus on Cognition

Characteristics and Methods of Teaching Students With Disabilities: Focus on Behavior

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.7 grade point average.

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities.

No GRE required.

English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed a degree program outside the United States.

A valid Professional Educator License (PEL) within the State of Illinois is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11120 USD / year

≈ 11120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11120 USD / year

≈ 11120 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Key facts

Second Language Special Education Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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