Overview
Aims
The mission of the Special Education academic program is to prepare knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision makers for students with special educational needs in the context of diverse and inclusive social groups, communities, families, and students.
Our goal at Kansas State University is to prepare specialists to serve students and families with specific educational needs through assessment and intervention, leadership and collaboration, and clinical application, research, and practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historical and Philosophical Analysis of Leadership in Education
- Research Methods in Education
- Psychological Bases of Educational Thought and Practice
- Multicultural Curriculum Programming
- Statistical Methods in Education
- Experimental Design in Educational Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate School Application Fee
- Official Transcripts
- Statement of Goals and Professional Experience
- Scholarly Writing Sample
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Interview
Key information
Duration
- Full-time (36 months)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before Jan 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Starting January 2028 — Apply before Aug 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
Credits
90 SCH — 90 credit hours post baccalaureate
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
Manhattan, United States
Disciplines
Special Education
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 45,327 AUD / year (≈ 32,130 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 45,327 AUD / year (≈ 32,130 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 20,272 AUD / year (≈ 14,370 USD / year)
Living costs
Manhattan, United States: 1,270–1,975 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.