M.Ed. Teaching and Learning – Special Education Online Degree Information

	M.Ed. Teaching and Learning – Special Education
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Degree Title:	M.Ed. Teaching and Learning – Special Education
College:	Liberty University
Description:	Liberty University’s Master of Education in Teaching and Learning program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, public, and private schools. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an EdS or EdD. Students will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. The Master’s of Education with a Special Education Concentration strives to produce educators who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers, and who have dedicated their lives to diverse educational teaching and learning experiences. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. A total of 36 credit hours must be completed, including internship requirement. Up to 6 credit hours can be transferred in from an accredited and unconferred degree. As the world’s largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.

Accreditation:	Liberty University is a member of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have an accredited Bachelor's degree
On Campus Requirement:	Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online programs with licensure requirements.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees.

Address:
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
8-week and 16-week online courses, 9 start dates

Average Cost per Credit:
For 2008-2009, the full time cost/credit is $250 undergraduate and $395 graduate. The part time cost/credit is $275 undergraduate and $415 graduate. The technology fee is $150 per semester.

Credit-earning Options:
Liberty accepts transfer credits from other accredited institutions, as well as offering a Credit for Life Experience program for Undergraduate students where you can earn credit for what you have already accomplished in your career.

Delivery Format: (?)
The majority of programs are entirely online and utilize the Blackboard online learning platform. Notated programs utilize a blended format.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Internet connection, web browser, email account, windows 98 or better, 120 MHz, 64 Meg RAM. Adobe Acrobat

Geographic Restrictions:
No geographic restrictions

On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements for online programs. Blended programs may have on-campus requirements.

Scholarships Offered:
There are scholarships available through independent organizations and funds. Financial Aid encourages students to apply for these outside sources of aid, as well.

Loans Offered:
Available to many students and parents, loans are an option for funding one's education.

Registration Details:
Prospective students must hold a high school degree. Apply online.