The Master of Science in special education program is ideal for both students and professional teachers wishing to specialize in one of several areas of emphasis. You will study theory, research and best practices as you work toward additional teaching endorsements, an initial Illinois professional educator license or national certification, as determined by your specialization.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Education
Degree(s) Offered: M.S.Ed. in Special Education
Area(s) of Emphasis:
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | June 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | November 1 |
| Summer | June 1 | April 1 |
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Department of Special and Early Education
Gabel Hall 159
Program website
seed@niu.edu
815-753-1619
Department Chair
Laura Hedin, Ph.D.
lhedin@niu.edu
815-753-8421
Application Contact
Kate Donohue
cdonohue@niu.edu
815-753-1997