Special Education - Research Emphasis (MSEd)
| Degree: Master of Science in Education | Cost: $412 per credit hour * |
| Darden College of Education: Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education | Required: 30 credit hours |
| Course Delivery Modes: Online asynchronousAccess course material online from any location and complete coursework at your own pace., Online synchronousAccess class online during the live broadcast, sometimes using Adobe Connect. | Locations: 1 |
Overview
Old Dominion University's Master's degree in Special Education with Research Emphasis is designed to provide fully licensed special educators with an advanced professional degree and competencies beyond endorsement. This online master's degree will include a focus on scholarly research, advanced instructional strategies, and the foundations of special education leadership.
The ODU Master's degree in Special Education with Research Emphasis features:
- Interactive instructional technology
- Select cohort of students
- Participation in an online community
- Professional development using Council for Exceptional Children Advanced Program and National Board for Professional Teaching (NBPTS) standards
- Synchronous and asynchronous components
- Experiences congruent with National Board Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification requirements
The research emphasis also will serve as the prerequisite course work to the PhD concentration in special education, thereby facilitating entry into the PhD program for master educators seeking terminal degrees.
Note for students in Washington State from the SAC:
"Eligibility for initial education certification in Washington is based on completion of a state approved educator preparation program. This program is approved in Virginia and is authorized for field placements in Washington by the Professional Educators Standards Board. Even though you may be residing in Washington while in this program, your application for educator certification in Washington will be processed as an out-of-state application. Go to http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement."
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the graduate program in special education is granted by the department's graduate program director in conjunction with special education faculty. More information is on the program's web page.
Careers In This Field
Old Dominion University’s Master's degree in Special Education with Research Emphasis is an online, interactive master’s degree that will include a focus on scholarly research, advanced instructional strategies, and the foundations of special education leadership. This Master’s degree program will provide professional development using Council for Exceptional Children Advanced Program and National Board for Professional Teaching standards to a cohort of well-qualified distance learners.
The Master's degree in Special Education with Research Emphasis may lead to the following advanced positions:
- Team Leader
- Instructional Specialist
- Special Education Coordinator
- Professional Development Trainer
- Mentor
- Educational Consultant
Note for students in Washington State from the SAC:
"Eligibility for initial education certification in Washington is based on completion of a state approved educator preparation program. This program is approved in Virginia and is authorized for field placements in Washington by the Professional Educators Standards Board. Even though you may be residing in Washington while in this program, your application for educator certification in Washington will be processed as an out-of-state application. Go to http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement."
Graduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates
| Tuition Classification | Cost per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) | $412 |
| Students living outside of Virginia | $412 |
| * In Virginia but without Virginia domicile | $1048 |
Effective Summer 2013. Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.
* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.
Curriculum
This graduate program is an online, interactive master’s degree that will include a focus on scholarly research, advanced instructional strategies, and the foundations of special education leadership. It will provide professional development using Council for Exceptional Children Advanced Program and National Board for Professional Teaching standards to a cohort of well-qualified distance learners.
A list of required and elective courses is available on the program's web page.