Overview

Ranked #39 in the nation for undergraduate teaching in 2024, the Special Education programme Xavier University equips you with a strong foundation in child-centered learning, development and intervention strategies. Through a combination of coursework, field experiences and clinical practice, you'll be prepared to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities in K-12 classrooms.

Career

Special Education Teacher: This is the most common job title for special education teachers. They work with students with a variety of disabilities in general education classrooms, special education classrooms, or resource rooms.>

Special Education Specialist: Special education specialists provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities, often in a consultative role.

Behavior Specialist: Behavior specialists work with students who have behavioral challenges, developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.

Assistive Technology Specialist: Assistive technology specialists help students with disabilities access and use technology to support their learning.

Learning Disabilities Specialist: Learning disabilities specialists work specifically with students who have learning disabilities, such as dyslexia or dyscalculia.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist: Autism spectrum disorder specialists work with students who have autism spectrum disorder, providing individualized instruction and support.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Identification and Issue in Special Education

Emotionally Disturbed Child

Communication and Collaboration

Early Childhood Special Education

Characteristic and Strategies of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Rolling admissions. International students are encouraged to apply as early as possible after the application opens.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Xavier University using either the Xavier application or the Common Application.

Test Scores – Decide if you will be submitting ACT/SAT scores or applying test-optional.

Submit official high school transcripts.

Request that your high school submit the Common Application School Report, along with a recommendation.

If you have earned college credit while in high school,

Submit applications for Honors Programmes and Competitive Scholarships by December 1 deadline.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cincinnati

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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