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Overview
Basic Degree Information/Description
The Special Education program of The University of Texas at San Antonio is intended to offer students the opportunity to acquire theoretical understanding and classroom/clinical experiences in order to develop and apply effective instructional, habilitation skills and therapeutic practices for working with individuals with disabilities and their families.
Graduates of the program go on to, or continue their careers in serving children, youth, and adults with intellectual, scholastic, social, and behavioral disabilities as teachers, supervisors, and administrators in public and private education and service agencies.
Why pursue an M.A. in Education - Special Education?
The program enables students in all stages of their careers to gain deeper knowledge working with individuals with disabilities. Courses cover a range of topics and types of disabilities to offer depth and breadth to students’ knowledge. The program also offers an option to pursue an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Students interested in becoming eligible to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Examination should see an advisor for further instructions about the requirements for this program.
Career Options Available for a M.A in Education - Special Education Graduate
There are several career options for students in our academic program. Some students become teachers, other work at private facilities for student with severe disabilities. Graduates have also been employed at the state hospital. Many graduates become special education supervisors for their campus or school.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- Principles of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
- Methods for Teaching Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Single-Subject Methodology
- Survey of Special Education
- Seminar on Current and Critical Issues in Special Education
- Special Problems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Special Education View 3558 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours in field of study or in another appropriate field of study
- Applicants without adequate preparation in education may be required to complete preparatory courses as a condition of admission
- A completed a Graduate School application
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America
- Individuals who do not meet the University-wide graduate admission GPA may be required to submit GRE scores. General GRE, may not be older than five years
- English language proficiency test scores
Tuition Fee
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International
16068 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16068 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
16068 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16068 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
4002 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4002 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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