Lewis University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. - Education, LBS1 Endorsement

Program Description:

The master's degree program in special education leads to a Type 10 Specialist Certificate in Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disorders; EMH/TMH. Course work includes characteristics and methods of disability, leadership/research/foundations in special education, diagnosis of exceptional students, and clinical experiences.

Accreditation:

All teacher education programs are approved for entitlement by the Illinois State Board of Education in conjunction with the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board. In addition, the College of Education has earned NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) accreditation.

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for full admission to the Master of Education Special Education program, you must take the following steps: •Submit a completed graduate application form with non-refundable application fee, two letters of recommendation, official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended. •Meet with the appropriate Department Chair or Program Director for a personal interview to discuss your educational goals. •If you're an international student from a non-English speaking country, certify your proficiency in reading and writing English. Your score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) should be in the 65th percentile for your nationality group, or higher. •Complete a satisfactory Graduate Writing Requirement during your first semester of graduate study.

# of Credits Required:

MA- 46 End- 12

International Student Requirements:

If you're an international student from a non-English speaking country, certify your proficiency in reading and writing English. Your score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) should be in the 65th percentile for your nationality group, or higher.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$575 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999