Master in Special Education and Teaching (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is billed per credit hour. Students may qualify for direct billing through participating school districts, eliminating upfront costs..

This programme is designed for working educators and career changers seeking to specialize in supporting learners with diverse needs. Students study evidence-based practices in inclusive education, behavior management, and special education law. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through supervised practicum experiences in real classroom settings. Graduates are prepared to implement structured language instruction and transition planning for students with disabilities.

Focus areas include Inclusive Classroom Practices, Special Education School Law and Regulations, Early Intervention for Infants and Preschoolers, Universal Design for Learning, Response to Intervention, School-wide Behavior Support.

The programme requires 30 credits, consisting of 24 credits in core coursework and 6 credits in practicum and capstone experiences. Students complete a master’s capstone project and a series of supervised practicum placements across multiple educational settings.

Graduates work as special education teachers, inclusion specialists, or behavior interventionists in public and private schools, early intervention programs, and transition services.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and a valid teaching certificate. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Required documents include official transcripts, a resume, and a statement of purpose.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Online, part-time, typically completed in 2 to 3 years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.

King’s College has 1,945 undergraduate and graduate students, with 60% living on campus. Student life includes more than 40 clubs and organizations, 28 NCAA Division III teams, nine intramural and club sports, theatre, choir, and art exhibitions. Students also complete more than 100,000 annual hours of service, with three annual SERVE trips in the United States and abroad. The college welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, King’s combines Catholic education with more than 70 academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and certificate options. Programs span business, accounting, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, athletic training, genetic counseling, and other fields. Classes average 15 students in major programs and 22 in the CORE curriculum. The full-time faculty-to-student ratio is 13:1, 92% of faculty have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, and 61% hold tenure.

The campus has seven residential facilities, four on-campus restaurants, the George P. Maffei II Theatre, and the Widmann Art Gallery. Wilkes-Barre is a small city with restaurants, arts and sports venues, parks, trails, and slopes, with access to Philadelphia and Trenton in about two hours and New York City and Baltimore in about three. King’s offers study-abroad programs in 40 countries. International applicants should review the application requirements for their applicant category, including transcript submission and available testing options.