Earn Your Master's in Special Education Degree

National Louis University’s M.Ed. in Special Education is designed specifically for individuals who already have a teaching certificate. NLU’s special education graduate program prepares candidates for a variety of roles working with children and adolescents with exceptional learning needs. Our curriculum will prepare you to work in a variety of education settings and in different roles in a/an:

Resource room or self-contained classroom as diagnostic teacher.
Alternative setting, such as a special public or private school.
Lead you to your Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for LBS1 (pre-K to age 21) by entitlement.

Military support

Military Tuition scholarships and book vouchers
Veterans Resource Center

Career development

Ensures students are prepared for great opportunities
Helps build top connections with employer partners

Scholarships

86% of NLU Students receive financial aid
Nearly $24 Million in Institutional Scholarships & Aid provided in 2017-18

Become Tomorrow’s Leader

"Since starting my studies at NLU, the curriculum and professors have expanded my knowledge of several areas that will get me closer to realizing my goal."

Jomane, NLU Alumni

2022

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