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    MEd. in Special Education

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    Boston, USMEdIn-person2 years
    $64,860.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    37
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MEd. in Special Education at Boston College is a 37-credit, 2-year, in-person MEd program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $64,860.

    About the program

    Prepares educators to serve students with disabilities from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to mild developmental disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Covers ethical practices, evidence-based instruction, assessment, IEP planning, and collaboration.

    Focus: coursework
    QS: 78 | US News #20 Graduate Schools of Education
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min The minimum score requirement for TOEFL iBT is 100.
    IELTS
    required
    Min The minimum score for IELTS Academic test is 7.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MEd. in Special Education at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MEd. in Special Education at Boston College is $64,860 across 37 required credits.
    Is MEd. in Special Education at Boston College online or in-person?
    MEd. in Special Education at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does MEd. in Special Education at Boston College take to complete?
    MEd. in Special Education at Boston College is structured around 2 years and 37 credits.
    What GPA is required for MEd. in Special Education at Boston College?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of B or better (3.0 or above)
    What work-permit options follow MEd. in Special Education at Boston College?
    Post-completion work rights for MEd. in Special Education at Boston College: 12 months OPT (US)