MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) in SPECIAL EDUCATION
Do you already have your teaching certification? Enroll in UToledo’s M.Ed. program in special education and learn the latest in theory, research and practice to become more effective in the classroom.
We offer evening classes for working professionals. Attend part time or full time. Several focus areas in this degree may be completed 100% online.
Special education is a high-demand field. You will have opportunities to work in a variety of school settings and intervention programs with children and adults who have a wide range of abilities. You also can complete your internship in your own classroom if you’re currently teaching.
Choose to focus in:
Early intervention
Preschool special needs
High-incidence conditions (learning disability, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance)
Severe disabilities (physical, cognitive and social-emotional, autism)
Transition
The master’s program can be linked to teacher certification requirements in Ohio and Michigan.
UToledo also offers specific endorsements that can be added to your current Ohio Dept. of Education teacher license:
Preschool Special Need Endorsement
Transition to Work (TTW) Endorsement
Early Intervention Specialist Endorsement (birth to age 3) — This certification from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities provides training for working with young children in the home and coaching parents to provide interventions.
Admissions are ongoing for the M.Ed. program. You may begin the program in any term. We recommend that you apply at least two months before the start of a term.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University of Toledo is dedicated to improving the world through discovery, helping students succeed and patients heal. If you can advance our mission by pursuing your life’s purpose with a passion, we’d love to have you join our team!
As a major public research university, UToledo offers a large network of richly diverse people and services, generous benefits, flexible work schedules and a healthy work-life balance, all on vibrant campuses featuring lots of green space. And, because the University is the second-largest employer in northwest Ohio, our faculty and staff have many options for professional growth and personal job satisfaction. Search our jobs. Fuel your future.
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Business Administration Programs
2.8 GPA
Applied Organizational Technology Associate Degree Programs
2.0 GPA
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Engineering Science Programs
3.0 GPA
22 ACT/550 SAT mathematics subscore / ALEKS 76*
4 years of high school chemistry and math (fourth-year emphasis on trigonometry or pre-calculus); high school physics is strongly recommended
Engineering Technology Programs
2.5 GPA
20 ACT/510 SAT mathematics subscore /ALEKS 61*
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2.7 GPA
Exercise Science
3.0 GPA
High school biology and chemistry with grade of C or better
Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, and Social Work
2.5 GPA
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
2.5 GPA
B.S. in Biology (Department of Biological Sciences)
2.75 GPA
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Students with at least a 2.5 GPA are admitted into the pre-pharmacy program.
You may be eligible for contingent admission (direct admission) to the professional division of the Pharm.D. program. Contingent admission is competitive. To be considered, you must complete the following in the year before fall admission:
29 ACT/1300 SAT and a 3.75 GPA in a college preparatory high school curriculum. Must be reported to UToledo by December 1.
Apply and submit all required application materials by December 1.
Submit additional materials as requested.
JUDITH HERB COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
2.7 GPA
Passport. All international students must submit a copy of their passport.
Proof of Financial Resources
Translations
UToledo does not provide translation services. You need to provide clear and legible photocopies of word-for-word English translations of all foreign language documents.
Approved transcript translation services can be found at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
You will need minimum English Proficiency Scores (see list below). Check with your program contact to see if your program requires English proficiency scores that may be higher. The University of Toledo institution code is 1845.
TOEFL PBT 550 - Submit through ETS.
TOEFL iBT 80 - Submit through ETS.
IELTS 6.5 - Submit through IELTS.
PTE 58 - Submit through Pearson PTE.
Duolingo 105 - Submit through Duolingo.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
83166 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 40 USD
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