About the course

​The Master of Education in Special Education will prepare you to teach students with exceptionalities in kindergarten through 12th grade in a variety of urban and suburban educational settings, including public and private schools. By completing the Special Education program, you will be eligible for the Illinois Learning and Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) license, provided you complete additional state requirements. The Pre-Service Special Education concentration is for students who seek to obtain their initial Illinois licensure. Upon completion, candidates will be eligible for an LBS1 endorsement (Pre-K through age 21) as well as additional Illinois State Board of Education requirements. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Chicago
Autumn (September), 2025	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for DePaul University

Students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

　　Resume

　　Two letters of recommendation (from work supervisors or academic references)

　　Personal statement that briefly states your reasons for wanting to enter the Special Education program at DePaul University and speaks to your potential for becoming a teacher (minimum 750 words)) TOEFL Internet-based version - 96 (each section at least 22) , TOEFL computer-based version - 243 , TOEFL paper version - 590, IELTS - 7.5

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at DePaul University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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