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    Special Education - MEd

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    Columbia, USMEdHybrid17 months
    $20,763.00
    Tuition
    over 17mo
    12
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 33-credit, 17-month, hybrid MEd program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $20,763.

    About the program

    33-credit program for certified teachers to gain expertise in teaching students with disabilities, with concentrations in Multi-categorical (mild intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, emotional behavior disorders) or Severe and Multiple Disabilities (autism, multiple disabilities, behavioral supports). Leads to South Carolina add-on certification in special education.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT

    $75,239.00
    Avg starting salary
    $22,000.00
    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.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $20,763 across 33 required credits.
    Is Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered hybrid.
    How long does Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 17 months and 33 credits.
    How large is the Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia cohort?
    Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia typically enrolls around 12 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Special Education - MEd at University of South Carolina-Columbia: 12 months OPT