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    Special Education (MEd)

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    Columbia, USMEdOnline2 years
    $17,697.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 30-credit, 2-year, online MEd program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $17,697.

    About the program

    The program covers advanced behavior management, transition in special education, collaboration and consultation, assessment and evaluation, and data-based decision-making. It includes 15 credit hours of electives in areas such as autism, cross-categorical special education, and differentiating instruction.

    Focus: coursework
    #14 U.S. News & World Report
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026
    Summer 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE 297
    TOEFL
    required
    Min A TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet-based test) is required for applicants whose native language is not English. Note: One program page shows a typo of '5', but other related program pages at the university list 100.
    IELTS
    required
    Min An IELTS score of at least 7.0 is required for applicants whose native language is not English.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12-month OPT (US) for F-1 master’s graduates; STEM OPT extension (24 additional months) eligibility depends on whether the degree is on DHS’s STEM Designated Degree Program list.

    $15,384.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $17,697 across 30 required credits.
    Is Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education
    What work-permit options follow Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Special Education (MEd) at University of Missouri-Columbia: 12-month OPT (US) for F-1 master’s graduates; STEM OPT extension (24 additional months) eligibility depends on whether the degree is on DHS’s STEM Designated Degree Program list.