1. MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Special Education
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Our Master of Arts in Education -
Special Education degree is a 33
credit hour program that will renew
and strengthen your understanding
of special education and broaden
your qualifications as a professional
working with students with
disabilities.
CONTACT
Janice Chapman | SENIOR ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
admissions@greenville.edu
618.664.6751 or 800.345.4440
greenville.edu/SpecialEd
• Complete your degree in 2
years
• Hybrid format combines
online coursework with low-
residency summer classes
• Foundational courses are
offered online year-round
• Field Experience is
completed during the
summer
• Includes required coursework
for the Learning Behavior
Specialist I endorsement
PROGRAM FEATURES

2. SPECIAL EDUCATION, M.A.E. | Sample Schedule
COSTS
The total cost for the 33 credit hour
program is $13,914 and includes
book rental and a $120 graduation
application fee.
SPRING YEAR ONE
Completely online.
FOUNDATION OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN
EDUCATION (3 Credits)
EQUITY IN SCHOOL AND SOCIETY (3 Credits)
SUMMER YEAR ONE
The first week of each course in in a college
setting with the remainder of the courses
Online.
Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement
coursework
*CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES (4 Credits)
*PRACTICUM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (1 Credit)
*DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL
EDUCATION (3 Credits)
*SPECIAL EDUCATION METHODS AND MATERIALS
(4 Credits)
Practicum – One week in a Special Education
Classroom
FALL YEAR ONE
Completely online.
TRENDS & ISSUES IN EDUCATION (3 Credits)
SPRING YEAR TWO
Completely Online.
MANAGING LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES (3 Credits)
SUMMER YEAR TWO
Completely Online.
SPECIAL EDUCATION: FROM LAW TO PRACTICE
(3 Credits)
PERSON CENTERED PLANNING (3 Credits)
FALL YEAR TWO
Completely Online
CAPSTONE PROJECT (3 Credits)
* Completion of these courses and
passing results on the LBS1 Content Test
qualifies students to apply for the LBS1
endorsement in the state of Illinois.
Financial Aid
Student loans are available to graduate
students by completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) - Greenville College Code is
001684. To learn more, contact the Office
of Financial Aid at 888.818.4625 or send an
e-mail to financialaid@greenville.edu.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited
undergraduate institution
• A completed Greenville College graduate
program application
• Official transcripts from all previously
attended educational institutions
• Copies of all currently held teaching licenses
• A written statement of educational
philosophy
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS