Overview

Education - Special Education from Wilmington University prepares you for positions teaching exceptional children in specific content areas and grade levels (grades 1-12).

Learning outcomes

Students with disabilities must be taught by professionals who are trained in the identification, assessment, and teaching of individuals with exceptionalities. To reach this goal, the Master of Education in Special Education program has two distinct options which allows you to focus on your individual needs and career goals. This non-categorical program reflects Wilmington University's advocacy of an inclusion model of special education service delivery.

The WilmU Master of Special Education degree program offers a concentration in Autism & Severe Intellectual Disabilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology for Instruction

Diagnosis/Assessment/IEP Development for Exceptionalities

Advanced Behavioral Techniques

Curriculum in Special Education

Language and Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-54

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New Castle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Wilmington University Application for Admission
$35 non-refundable application fee
Copy of Permanent Resident Card
Official Transcripts from United States institutions

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

19998 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18183 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18183 USD / year

≈ 18183 USD / year

Living costs

New Castle

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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