Master in Special Education and Teaching (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $500 per credit hour plus additional program fees..

This programme prepares licensed K-12 teachers to enhance classroom effectiveness and pursue leadership roles in education. It offers four specialized tracks including special education (general curriculum). Students engage in coursework that blends in-person, hybrid, and online formats with evening classes scheduled once weekly during the school year and twice weekly in summer. The programme is designed for working educators seeking to advance their professional practice.

Focus areas include elementary education, English as a second language, literacy, special education (general curriculum).

The programme requires 33 to 36 credit hours, with the exact number depending on the chosen track. Coursework includes a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online classes, with no mention of a dissertation or capstone requirement.

Graduates enter leadership positions within schools or school systems, often advancing in their current teaching roles or taking on new responsibilities in educational settings.

Applicants must hold a valid K-12 teaching license. The programme is open to both men and women. Required documents include transcripts and application materials submitted by the stated deadlines.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Classes are offered in-person, hybrid, and online with evening schedules; typically completed part-time over 2.5 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Meredith College has educated women for 135 years. Its current campus on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh opened in January 1926, after the College moved from its original location to larger grounds outside the city. Six original Georgian-style buildings, including Johnson Hall, were completed for the Spring 1926 semester. Meredith is preparing a new strategic plan while continuing to build on its traditions and mission.

Undergraduate research is a central academic opportunity. Biology and chemistry students can pursue independent work in microbiology, including projects aimed at improving central line safety in healthcare. Academic programs also connect study with professional preparation. Dance students develop resumes and financial literacy early in their program, while English majors complete coursework on professional materials, interviewing, job leads, and internships. StrongPoints offers strengths-based coaching, workshops, and classroom sessions that help students connect their skills with academic work, leadership, career exploration, and workplace challenges. Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences prepares students for paths including occupational therapy.

Raleigh provides the setting for Meredith's campus, while study abroad extends the student experience beyond North Carolina. More than a third of Meredith students study abroad through a range of options, including the College's permanent location in Sansepolcro, Italy. Scholarships and other funding are available to help make these programs affordable, giving international-minded students several ways to include overseas study in their education.