Johnson City,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Special Education - Advanced Studies in Special Education in Johnson City United States | East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,904
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This specialization equips educators to work with students who have common disabilities such as learning disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and emotional/behavioral challenges. The program focuses on applying research-backed teaching methods in inclusive settings, partnering with mainstream educators to deliver tailored instruction through differentiation, support frameworks, and adaptive techniques that help students engage with challenging academic material. It also provides targeted remediation for weaknesses in key areas like literacy, numeracy, academic strategies, and social-emotional skills. Graduates of this high incidence track qualify for Tennessee teaching certification as K-8 or 6-12 intervention specialists.
Credit hours - 30
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduate students whose native language is not English must submit one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Score of 79 (Internet-Based), Score of 550 (Paper-based). International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Score of 6.5.
Admission Standards-Applicants who meet the following criteria may be admitted unconditionally. Those who do not meet the criteria may be admitted unconditionally with provisions with deficiencies to be met as stipulated by the program faculty.
Completion of all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
GRE Score
May be waived if a valid teaching license is provided
May be waived for an International applicant if an official letter of professional teaching experience is provided from the institution of record
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Submission of a 2-page essay outlining past experience with individuals with disabilities and goals for acquiring an advanced degree in Special Education.
Admission Standards-Applicants who meet the following criteria may be admitted unconditionally. Those who do not meet the criteria may be admitted unconditionally with provisions with deficiencies to be met as stipulated by the program faculty.
Completion of all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
GRE Score
May be waived if a valid teaching license is provided
May be waived for an International applicant if an official letter of professional teaching experience is provided from the institution of record
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Submission of a 2-page essay outlining past experience with individuals with disabilities and goals for acquiring an advanced degree in Special Education.
Tuition
USD
25,904