M.Ed. in Teaching (IDP) – NILD Educational Therapy Certification Program
Prepare to Make a Positive Impact with an NILD Educational Therapy Certification
Are you ready to gain the working knowledge and certification needed to help you become a successful educational therapist? Regent’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching (IDP) – NILD Educational Therapy Certification Program offers unique teacher training in special education and is offered in partnership with the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD). You will learn methods for providing effective educational therapy to students with learning difficulties. You’ll also examine the NILD intervention model and learn effective assessment and individualized intervention techniques while developing cognitive competencies.
EXPAND YOUR CAREER PATH
Enjoy new opportunities in public, private, and higher education and the workplace.
GAIN FIELD EXPERIENCE
Observe and critique programs to better understand how to teach those with learning difficulties.
UNLOCK STUDENT POTENTIAL
Gain perspective and techniques that improve learning and success.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Experience Regent ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Its programs have also been recognized among the top 5 online graduate education programs in Virginia for 9 years in a row (2015-2023). Regent graduates are empowered to make a difference in lives, which has led to more than 900 alumni being recognized as Teachers of the Year in Hampton Roads since 2004.
Presented from a Christian worldview, the M.Ed. in Teaching (IDP) – NILD Educational Therapy Certification Program is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.
On completing the M.Ed. – Teaching (IDP) – NILD Educational Therapy Certification Program, you can:
- Integrate core areas of philosophy, leadership, curriculum and instruction, and technology.
- Identify, select, modify and use instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
- Showcase a professional project customized to your area of interest – portfolio enhancer!
Career Opportunities
- Teacher
- Curriculum Developer
- Education Consultant
| EDIP 540 | Philosophical Foundations in Education | 3 | Historical, political and philosophical foundations of education. While focused on U.S. education, emphasis on generalized principles and issues makes it relevant to all nations. Establishes a philosophical foundation of education and surveys various worldviews that affect education today. |
| EDIP 541 | Developmental Leadership | 3 | Introduces a developmental leadership model focused on external skills embodied in the process of internal transformation. Requires a personal inventory of spiritual and professional maturity while equipping students with the tools necessary for growth. From that foundation, students will be expected to examine additional leadership models. |
| EDIP 542 | Introduction to Curriculum & Instruction | 3 | Develop an understanding of biblical perspectives on the nature of learning and the ability to think critically about issues related to teaching and learning. Explore the components of effective instruction and learn how to implement instructional strategies that promote learning. |
| EDIP 543 | Technology in Education | 3 | Increase learning and learner success by designing educational events that use instructional technology. Covers three basic areas of technology integration: planning, implementation and evaluation. Does not cover specific applications. Within this framework, various technologies and tools will be investigated for the purpose of determining which are best suited for particular instructional situations. Discusses broader issues regarding the usefulness and effectiveness of technology integration in education. The ultimate goal is to create a plan to integrate technology in your educational setting. |
| EDLD 515 | Teaching How to Learn: NILD Level I | 3 | Examines methods for providing effective educational therapy to students with learning difficulties through studying philosophical perspectives of learning difficulties, assessment techniques of students with learning difficulties, and individualized intervention techniques developed by the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD). |
| EDLD 520 | Teaching How to Learn: NILD Level II | 3 | Examines the NILD intervention model through questioning and thinking skills, technique instruction and refinement, program development, assessment, and student evaluation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
| EDLD 525 | Developing Cognitive Competencies: NILD Level III | 3 | Applications of the NILD intervention model through: cognitive functioning, technique instruction and refinement, language Stimulation, assessment, and student evaluation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
| EDLD 530 | Methodologies of Instruction for Educational Therapy | 3 | Investigates instructional methods of mediated learning, Socratic questioning and inquiry, and learning through observation and group experiences. |
| EDLD 595 | Internship | 4 | Interns will be complete an initial testing report on a student recommended for educational therapy. The intern will be observed by an experienced mentor as they work with a student over several sessions for a minimum of 30 clock hours. |
| EDU 600 | Graduate Foundations for Education | 2 | Provides the knowledge, resources, and essential skills needed for success at the graduate level. Topics include academic writing, online learning, information literacy, and advising and support services for Education. |
| ETSP 598 | Professional Project | 1 | Before the awarding of a degree, successfully complete a culminating experience. The professional project will consist of providing evidence, in the form of a portfolio, that critical program competencies have been met. |
2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 9 | Monday, August 19 |
| Session M | Friday, September 6 | Monday, September 16 |
| Session B | Friday, October 11 | Monday, October 21 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 8 | Monday, January 13 |
| Session T | Friday, January 31 | Monday, February 10 |
| Session D | Friday, March 7 | Monday, March 17 |
| Session E | Friday, May 2 | Monday, May 12 |
| Session F | Friday, June 13 | Monday, June 23 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $585 | 6 | $3,510 |
| Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $820 | 6 | $4,920 |
| Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $820 | 3 | $2,460 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $820 | 3 | $2,460 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $585 | 9 | $5,265 |
| Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $820 | 9 | $7,380 |
| Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $820 | 6 | $4,920 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $820 | 6 | $4,920 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $565 | 6 | $3,390 |
| Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
| Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $800 | 3 | $2,400 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $800 | 3 | $2,400 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $565 | 9 | $5,085 |
| Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $800 | 9 | $7,200 |
| Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.