Master in Special Education and Teaching (Master's)

For Master in Special Education and Teaching (Master's), tuition is $449.08 Per Credit Hour In-State tuition., and applications for the Oct 2026 intake close on Sep 28, 2026.

This 100 percent online Master of Science in Education program prepares educators to teach children with mild to moderate special educational needs in grades K-12. It focuses on understanding exceptional individuals, developing strategies for their transition to adult life, and adapting curricula to meet diverse academic needs.

The program requires 30 credit hours, consisting of 10 courses, each lasting 7 weeks.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as Special Education Teacher, Resource Teacher, and Intervention Specialist.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Required documents include an online application, official transcripts, and three professional references. GRE scores are required unless the undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. 100 percent online, with a typical duration of 12 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 80% of applicants.

Youngstown State University brings together undergraduate and graduate study across colleges dedicated to liberal arts, social sciences and education; health and human services; creative arts; science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and business administration. Its academic offering includes associate and bachelor’s programs, along with graduate opportunities and online degrees. Students can study in Youngstown, at the Steubenville location, or online. Available subjects include accounting, business administration, computer science, cybersecurity, criminal justice, nursing, social work, teacher education, graphic design, environmental science, engineering technology, and web and digital design. Minors and certificates are listed in the Academic Catalog.

Campus life includes residence halls, dining, a library, academic buildings, recreation, counseling, career and professional development, and student support services. The campus also includes museums, galleries, and cultural centers, including The Butler Institute of American Art. A virtual tour offers views of key campus locations and student-life spaces. For students living on campus, YSU’s housing team focuses on first-year support, with resident assistants, live-in professional staff, maintenance, and janitorial teams available around the clock. Residence-hall living includes a full meal plan, which can make settling in easier for students arriving from abroad. Upper-class students can consider apartment-style housing at University Courtyard Apartments. International students should also be aware that campus resources include the YSU ID Office, IT Help Desk, health services, dining, and housing support.