Master of Education in Special Education

Special education programs at Xavier University are committed to the educational and professional preservice preparation of students to be ethically, morally, intellectually and socially competent teachers of students with disabilities to meet the demands and the standards required by the State of Ohio Board of Education.

To receive the Master of Education in special education degree, the student must complete the core education courses and at least 18 semester hours from the licensure concentration courses, which will be selected in consultation with the program director.

Program concentrations include:

• Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist
• Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist
• Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
• Gifted/Talented Intervention Specialist

The Master of Education degree with a concentration in one of the above areas will provide training for teachers of children requiring specialized and individualized educational programs.

For more information about the M.Ed. in special education, including an application, please complete the web inquiry form. Questions regarding the application process may be e-mailed directly to the office of graduate services at xugrad@xavier.edu. To contact the director of the M.Ed. in special education, Dr. Sharon Merrill, call 513 745-3655 for an appointment or 800 344-4698. Dr. Merrill can also be reached by e-mail at merrill@xavier.edu.