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Regis University

Regis University

About

Regis aims to develop students as a whole person. Students from all faith backgrounds are bonded together by the common purpose of building a better society and are shaped by Jesuit, Catholic traditions, which emphasize the importance of critical thinking, having a global perspective and standing up for those who do not have a voice.

Our award-winning faculty is dedicated to empowering graduates with the skills and perspective needed to harness their passions and talents and spur change on a local and global scale. Regis University welcomes applicants from high school, community colleges and transfer students from other four-year institutions who are interested in becoming teachers. We also welcome applicants who want to add a teaching credential at the graduate level.

  • College or University
  • Denver, CO

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application

40% of Regis education program graduates end up with leadership positions in schools. 

Regis graduates also pass the Praxis teacher certification with a 99.2% success rate.

Regis University

Programs

Master’s & licensure

Master of Education in Special Education

  • From 17 to 34 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person, Online, Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Program Info

At Regis University, you’ll learn the practice of teaching from a perspective that emphasizes the heart and mind of education. Our family of programs is grounded in the Jesuit tradition that emphasizes development of the whole person. This tradition informs how our faculty teach, and how we train our graduates to teach. With an emphasis on meeting the needs of diverse learners, our coursework goes beyond academic instruction to include advocacy and well-being for the learners and educators. You’ll gain a strong foundation in evidence-based supports and interventions within multi-tiered systems, universal design for learning and the development of the whole child.

As a dedicated special education teacher, you’ll gain increased confidence and competence in areas such as I.E.P. development including transition services, social, emotional, and behavioral supports and intervention, restorative practices and researched-based strategies. During the last semester of your master’s degree, you’ll have passed both licensure exams and be paired with a qualified special education teacher for student teaching to put the theories and strategies you’ve learned into practice.

If you believe that teaching is a calling and not just a profession, you’ve come to the right place. Come learn from and with people who feel the same. All coursework is held in a fully online, asynchronous format.

All field practicum and student teaching hours must be completed in-person at an approved Colorado school.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Feb. 11, 2025

    Spring
  • Apr. 06, 2025

    Summer
  • Dec. 15, 2025

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $28,272

    In State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Regis University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Regis University to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Varies

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

A 10% tuition discount is available for paraprofessionals or those with contracted positions within a school.

$4,000

TEACH Grant

The Federal TEACH Grant provides up to $4,000 a year for students who are earning a teaching license in a high-need field.

After graduation, you must complete an agreement to serve, which consists of teaching for four years in a school that serves low-income families in that high-need field (you have eight years to complete these four years). Learn more, here: https://www.regis.edu/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/graduate-doctoral-students/scholarships-and-grants

Varies

Student Loans

The most common student loan is the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan offered by the U.S. Department of Education. As a graduate student, you must take at least three graduate level credits per semester to be eligible for financial aid. Students can potentially borrow up to $20,500 annually with this type of loan.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Special Education (Pre-K-12)
Special Education / Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (Pre-K-12)
For more information, visit: Admissions

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