Southwestern College - Kansas

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed. - Special Education, M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts in Teaching

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Master of Education with a major in Special Education is designed for those who wish to earn a license in teaching special education. A core of 30 hours in a 36 hour program is required for the degree. Learners may apply for full licensure in adaptive special education K-6, 6-12 with the completion of 30 hours and passing scores on the ETS Praxis assessment required by the state.

A minimum of 7.5 hours is required for a provisional license. With an approved plan of study and enrollment in classes, a student is eligible to be employed as a special education teacher a waiver from KSDE.

The program is offered completely online or onground in Wichita, Kan. Enrollment occurs every 6 or 12 weeks, as courses are 6 and 12 weeks long.

Accreditation:

Southwestern College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, phone (312) 263-0456

Eligibility Requirements:

The M.Ed., with a major in special education program is open to persons who are licensed to teach, or eligible for licensure, in Kansas. To be admitted into the M.Ed., with a major in special education program, candidates must submit the following:

• Southwestern College Professional Studies Graduate Program Application form – Application forms are accepted on an ongoing basis. No application admission fee is charged.

• Official transcripts of all prior college/university coursework - Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).

• Two confidential letters of recommendation – at least one from a current or former employer.

• A one page Admissions Essay – submit your written statement electronically to graduate@sckans.edu or via mail or fax to 316.688.5218.

• Resume - Applicants should have at least three years of professional work experience.

International Student Requirements:

All international learners must show evidence of their English language ability by providing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) report. A score of 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer-based test) on the TOEFL is considered the minimum acceptable for admission to the M.Ed. program. Applicants who hold bachelor’s degrees from a U.S. institution or from an institution in another English-only speaking country will receive a waiver of the TOEFL. Applicants who are from native English speaking countries are not required to take the TOEFL.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes