
Director of Special Education
Develop into an innovative scholar-practitioner who can effect change and advocate for students with special needs.
Make A Real Difference
Grow upon your past knowledge and skills and prepare for your future in an administrative position in a Pre-K–12 setting. A director of special education specialization at USD will help you become a reflective leader and skilled educator whose practices and decisions draw upon the best available theory, research and experiential wisdom. Reflective decision-making engages administrators in cycles of thought and action based upon theoretical, ethical and professional knowledge. Our program is a great fit for classroom instructors seeking post-secondary education. Our expert professors will offer mentorship as you design an individualized plan of study that emphasizes the administrative context and meanings that are most important to you.
Learn how to advocate for and impact a population with diverse needs by obtaining your director of special education specialization at USD.
Degrees & Offerings
Educational Administration and Leadership: Director of Special Education (Ed.S.)
Specialist with SpecializationThe (Ed.S.) with the director of special education specialization prepares educational leaders to supervise, administer and coordinate programs for students requiring special needs. The 62 credit hour program includes a wide range of electives in cognitive/learning disabilities and behavior disorders to early childhood special education coursework taking on leadership roles can allow you to shape policies and improve the system from within.
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Educational Administration and Leadership: Director of Special Education (Ed.D.)
Doctorate with SpecializationMake a real difference working in administration, developing curriculum or taking on leadership roles to help shape policies for students requiring special needs. The 62 credit hour program includes a wide range of electives in cognitive/learning disabilities, behavior disorders and early childhood special education coursework, preparing you to take on leadership roles that allow you to shape policies and improve the educational system.
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Educational Leadership
Preparing education leaders to be effective school administrators.

Discounted Tuition for South Dakota Teachers and Vocational Instructors
If you live in South Dakota, be sure and take advantage of the 50% reduced tuition program for currently contracted elementary/secondary teachers and vocational instructors.
Surprisingly Affordable
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MN Residents
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Tuition (9 cr.)
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3061.35
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4398.75
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5886.45
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Fees (9 cr.)
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497.7
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497.7
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497.7
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Books (estimate)
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360
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360
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360
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This is an estimate tuition rate* per credit hour and other factors such as special fees associated with your program may change the cost of tuition. Tuition rates are subject to change.
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