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Pursue More Fulfilling Special-Education Roles
If working with special education students inspires you, imagine how good you'll feel when you can do even more for them and advance your career at the same time. The Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education is your direct path to more rewarding career opportunities and can include specialized roles as a K-12 ESE teacher, college professor, district specialist or service provider.
The Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education is designed to provide the expertise you'll need to meet the highly-specialized needs of these students, as well as advocate on their behalf for school resources and support services. The flexible program offers you the option of concentrating on a specific disability category or a broader combination of courses.
Graduates with a Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education have built rewarding careers as special education teachers, school counselors, administrators, college professors and special needs service providers.
Who Should Apply
- Certified teachers seeking their M.S. in ESE and/or categorical endorsements to current their current certification.
- Professionals with related experience seeking an M.S. in ESE.
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Quick Facts
Tuition
Tuition for the degree program is $955 per credit hour.
Curriculum
NSU’s M.S. in Exceptional Student Education program is 36 total credits to complete.
Delivery Options
Coursework for the Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education is conducted entirely online, allowing you to earn your degree without work disruption or long commutes.
Application Deadlines
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year.
Earning Potential
Special Education Teacher $57,910 Average Salary Per Year
6% Projected Employment Growth
College or University Professor $75,430 Average Salary Per Year
13% Projected Employment Growth
School/Career Counselor $54,560 Average Salary Per Year
8% Projected Employment Growth
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Overview
About the M.S. in Exceptional Student Education
The Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education addresses the academic and professional needs of certified teachers and related service professionals seeking to advance their expertise and certification (Florida) or licensure (Nevada) in the ESE field.
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