Yes, the Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed. at Roberts Wesleyan University is fully accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), ensuring that it meets rigorous quality standards. Our accreditation demonstrates a commitment to delivering a high-quality educational experience that supports your professional development and career goals.
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Roberts Wesleyan University's Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed. program approaches secondary and special education by covering the teaching strategies you need to excel in the classroom. Students respond to a broad range of teaching styles, and you'll learn to utilize various teaching methods and models to support them.
Foundational topics include the fundamentals of secondary education, inclusive education, and teaching students in the information age.
In your final term at Roberts Wesleyan University, our student teaching program will offer you a placement in a classroom setting. Before graduating, you will attend Capstone Seminars and learn situational problem solving through analysis, role-playing, and writing reflection papers under the supervision of highly trained practitioners.
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What will you learn?
- Leadership Grounded in Integrity: Our graduate and professional programs are designed to develop your leadership skills to be effective in your field, grounded in ethical decision-making and integrity. Make a positive impact in your workplaces and communities.
- Education Beyond Skill Development: We focus on educating the whole person. Professional competencies are paired with a strong emphasis on character and purpose, empowering you, an adult learner, to excel in your career as a principled leader with transferable skills. We provide education for what's next.
- Values-Driven Curriculum: Our courses integrate core values like compassion, ethical responsibility, and community engagement, essential qualities for working adults aiming to lead with purpose in today’s challenging environments.
- Becoming a Trustworthy Leader: We prepare graduate students to be trusted professionals. We’ll help you foster ethical workplace cultures and build strong, collaborative teams based on character, empathy, and respect.
- A Foundation for Positive Change: Our programs will help you change more than just your job title, it’ll help you change your community. A Roberts education will help you contribute to meaningful change and lead with a higher sense of mission and service.
Cost of Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed.
Total Program
Sticker Price:
$38,925
Less than
26%
of students
pay this amount
25%
tuition discount for benefit-eligible
employees, spouses, and dependents
of our corporate partners
Coursework
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What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.
Admissions Requirements
Requirements:
Writing Sample - Please attach an essay of 300-500 words explaining why you are seeking admission to this program. Include how this program will help achieve your personal and/or career goals.
Resume - Please attach a one page professional resume highlighting your professional experience. Please include teaching, coaching or mentoring experiences.
Transcripts - One official transcript from all colleges/universities attended. (Minimum G.P.A. 3.0.) A transcript review by an Admissions Counselor is required to determine if any additional classes are needed for enrollment.
Recommendations - Two professional recommendations needed.
Not required:
- Entrance Exam (GRE/GMAT)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed. program accredited?
What is an Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed. program?
If you have received a bachelor's degree in a field other than education but would like to obtain your initial and professional certification to teach grades 7-12, the Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed. program is for you.
Students enrolled in the program will gain the knowledge and skills needed to teach in general and special education settings. The program is designed for post-baccalaureate students seeking a Master of Education degree leading to initial and professional certification.
Do I need to complete fieldwork in the Adolescence and Special Education, M.Ed. program?
All students seeking Initial Certification need to successfully complete fieldwork requirements. Fieldwork experiences are integrated with some courses so students can integrate theory with practice.
The intent of the fieldwork experience is to provide opportunities for students to experience classroom realities and various teaching styles. By the time an Initial Adolescence student begins student teaching, a minimum of 150 hours of fieldwork placements in differing types of schools (urban, suburban, rural, and/or private) - must be completed.
An expectation of fieldwork is to provide opportunities for students to actively assist the classroom teacher, thus becoming involved with students individually and in small groups. Students are expected to use these opportunities to develop their relationships with classroom teachers and school administrators at the fieldwork sites to explore and/or deepen their passion for teaching.
What career opportunities are available after completing this program?
Specialize your degree in a content area
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- English
- French
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Social Studies
- Spanish
Employers
- Rochester City School District
- Charter Schools
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
Do I need a bachelor's degree to be admitted into this program?
The Initial Certification program is designed for candidates holding a bachelor's degree in a field other than education. Students enrolled in the program will gain the knowledge and skills needed to teach in general and special education settings. The program is designed for post-baccalaureate students seeking a Master of Education degree leading to initial and professional certification.
Do you offer scholarships or other financial aid for this program?
Financial Aid is available mainly in the form of Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans and Federal Graduate PLUS loans.
- Direct Loans - To determine eligibility, complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.studentaid.gov. Available October 1st for the following academic year. The Federal school code for Roberts is 002805.
- Direct Unsubsidized - Fixed rate loan with an annual maximum of $20,500. Rate and fees are determined annually. For more information, go to www.studentaid.gov.
- GRAD PLUS - Fixed-rate credit qualifying loans which allow for additional funds to help pay for educational expenses, up to the Cost of Education, as established by Roberts Wesleyan University. The PLUS request process, including a credit check, can be completed at www.studentaid.gov.
Additional financial assistance may include:
- Roberts Alumni Discount (10%)
- Corporate Partnership Discount (25%)
- Employer Tuition Assistance
Reach out to Student Financial Services office for all information regarding financial aid and billing at 585-594-6150 or studentfinancial@roberts.edu
Questions?
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Justin Pretko
Assistant Director of Admissions
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