Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Special Education and Child Development in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education and Child Development is a graduate program designed for education professionals with an accredited bachelor's degree who aspire to become collaborative instructional leaders. These leaders demonstrate expertise, effectiveness, self-reflection, and commitment to equity and diversity. After completing the 33-credit curriculum, graduates with an A-Level North Carolina teaching license may be eligible for an M-Level license.
UNC Charlotte's M.Ed. in Special Education and Child Development, with its Special Education focus, caters to licensed Special Education teachers seeking career advancement. The program prepares experienced educators to become collaborative leaders who embody knowledge, effectiveness, reflection, and responsiveness to diversity. Graduates completing the 33-credit program (21 required and 12 elective credits) will qualify for North Carolina's M-Level Special Education teaching license.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, social work, or a related field from a college or university accredited by an accepted accredited body
Official transcripts of all previous work beyond high school documenting an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)
Official agency reports of satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) test scores (30th percentile or above)
At least 6 months of documented experience working with individuals with exceptionalities
At least three evaluations from professional educators familiar with the applicant's personal and professional qualifications, goals upon the completion of the program should be addressed
An essay of no more than two pages describing the applicant's experience and objective in undertaking graduate study in applied behavior analysis
A copy of resume, listing the applicant's professional experience
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
Official transcripts of all previous work beyond high school documenting an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)
Official agency reports of satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) test scores (30th percentile or above)
At least 6 months of documented experience working with individuals with exceptionalities
At least three evaluations from professional educators familiar with the applicant's personal and professional qualifications, goals upon the completion of the program should be addressed
An essay of no more than two pages describing the applicant's experience and objective in undertaking graduate study in applied behavior analysis
A copy of resume, listing the applicant's professional experience
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
Tuition
USD
19,645