Special Education PreK-12 Master of Education and Certification, Certificate , Master's

Admissions to the M.Ed. programs are evaluated on a rolling basis. 

Application Checklist Items

• Standardized Exam Required: No
• Official Transcripts Required: Yes
• Personal Statement Required: No
• Letters of Recommendation: None
• Resume Required: Graduate Program in Higher Education only
• Copy of teaching certificate: No

All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise noted.

Pre-Requisites

• ED 500 - Foundations of Education 
• ED 502 - Advanced Psychology of Learning 

Major Courses

• ED 515 - Foundations of English Language Learner Education
• SE 500 - Foundations of Special Education
• SE 504 - Curricula and Strategies for Moderate to Severe Disabilities
• SE 508 - Collaboration and Consultation
• SE 512 - Technology in Special Education
• SE 516 - Curricula and Strategies for Mild Disabilities
• SE 520 - Transition Services
• SE 518 - Positive Behavior Management for Academic Success
• SE 522 - Remedial Techniques in Reading and Writing
• SE 523 - Assessment and IEP Development

Field, Practicum, and/or Student Teaching

• SE 524 - Special Education Clinical Field 1 (High Incidence—90 hours)
• SE 525 - Special Education Clinical Field 2 (Low Incidence—80 hours)
• SE 550/551 - Special Education Student Teaching (64 days) - 12 credits

Master's Core (for Master's Degree)

• ED 600 - Critical Issues in Research Seminar

Value-Added Features

Technology-Rich Curriculum: DeSales University Teacher Education has received a special designation from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for industry-leading technology integration in our teacher education programs.

Transferable Certification to Other States: Pennsylvania mandates rigorous, clear, teacher certification standards that make Pennsylvania certification easily transferable to other states. For additional detail on individual state certification requirements, refer to the state of choice.

• Tuition/credit hour: $590*
• Instructional Technology Fee: $10/credit included in tuition
• Student Teaching Fee: $260
• Graduation Fee: $120
• Returned Check Service: $30 

*Tuition/credit hours listed are for 2024/2025 academic year. Tuition and fees are reviewed each academic year and are subject to change with notice.

View a comprehensive list of financial aid forms and graduate program information sheets

Tuition Deferment

DeSales University offers graduate students the opportunity to defer payment of their tuition when they will be receiving reimbursement from their employer or when they are eligible to receive financial aid. A copy of your employer's tuition reimbursement policy must be forwarded to the Treasurer's Office and/or all necessary financial aid paperwork must be filed with the Financial Aid Office before tuition deferment is granted. 

Tuition deferment is a privilege given to graduate students at DeSales and can be revoked if this privilege is abused. Please note that you, as the student, are responsible for payment of your tuition balance in the event that your financial aid/loans or employer reimbursement is not received by the Treasurer's Office.

Tuition Reimbursement

When a student is eligible for tuition reimbursement from his/her employer, written evidence of eligibility is required. The student is responsible for requesting this reimbursement from his/her employer. In cases where reimbursement is contingent upon successful completion of the course(s) and the student either withdraws or does not achieve a grade sufficient to warrant maximum reimbursement, the student is ultimately responsible for payment for the course(s).