Overview

At the Special and Inclusive Education program offered by University of Northern Iowa you’ll build strong expertise through engaging coursework, early and ongoing clinical experiences and mentorship from expert faculty — all within the foundation of Iowa’s leading teacher preparation program.

Key Facts

When you complete this degree, you'll qualify for licensure in three Iowa endorsements:

Instructional Strategist I (Mild/Moderate, K–8)
Instructional Strategist I (Mild/Moderate, 5–12)
Instructional Strategist II (Intellectual Disabilities, K-12)

For a discipline with ongoing demand, that's good for you and for your future school districts!

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

Services to Families with Children
Developmental Delays or Disabilities

Including Children with Special Needs into the General Education Programs

Special Education: Legal, Advocacy
Assistive Technology Practices and Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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More details

UNI operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application form
Non-refundable application fee of $50
Proof of English proficiency
Educational transcripts from secondary school
A copy of the personal data page of your passport
A completed UNI Financial Statement and Certification form

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

21579 USD / year

≈ 21579 USD / year
Out-of-State

21579 USD / year

≈ 21579 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9054 USD / year

≈ 9054 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar Falls

United States

1119 - 1737 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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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cedar Falls

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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