Overview

The School of Education seeks to transform lives in a learning community centered on excellence and service in education, providing a distinctive context for the professional preparation of teachers. Through significant intellectual study and a variety of field and service learning experiences, students acquire the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to instruct diverse learners in a 21st-century classroom.

The Special Education major at Rockhurst University fosters inquiry, intellectual creativity and evidence-based decision-making to equip students to face the challenges of our global society. Learn more about our state and national accreditation. The School of Education is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

The Missouri Teaching Standards convey the expectations of performance for professional teachers in Missouri. The standards are based on teaching theory indicating that graduates become effective teachers who:

Exercise discipline-specific content knowledge
Plan and utilize innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies
Assess and adjust teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners
Gain awareness and feel empowered to work within diverse settings

Outcomes

A special education teacher’s salary will be around, $46,000, though many students who earn a special education degree go on to other careers such as:

Special Education Teacher
Instructional Designer
Online Instructor
Instructional Coach
Innovation Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Math Methods for the Elementary Teacher
Literature in the Classroom
Teaching Elementary School Science
Teaching Elementary School Social Studies
Teaching Elementary Language Art
Counseling Techniques and Family Advocacy in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admission with priority given to applications received by December 1 (fall).

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application for admission
Counselor's written recommendation
ACT or SAT test score
English proficiency: TOEFL - Internet based minimum score of 80
Provide an Official Statement of Finances directly from a bank or financial institution
Official high school academic credentials, translated into English if necessary
International students/scholars will be able to waive the mandatory student health insurance as long as their policy meets the criteria, or they may enroll in Rockhurst's policy

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year
Out-of-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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

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Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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