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Overview
Exceptional children are those who deviate so far from average in physical, intellectual, emotional, or social characteristics that they require highly specialized instruction and related services. M.Ed. Special Education students at Pennsylvania State University are trained in behavior management and instructional design, implementation, and evaluation appropriate for work with such children.
Features
The M.Ed. Special Education program focuses on working with children and youth who qualify for services for intellectual, behavioral, or physical disabilities at all age levels and degrees of severity.
The purpose of the M.S. and Ph.D. programs is to prepare researchers and college and university teachers in areas encompassing the education of the children and youth who qualify for services for intellectual, behavioral and/or physical disabilities. The former program is professional in nature; the latter two, academic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Special Education
- Administration and Supervision of Educational Programs for Exceptional Children
- Educating Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Basic Principles
- Classroom and School-Wide Management Practices in Special Education
- Seminar in Literacy Skills Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- Seminar in Mathematics and Science Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- Advanced Instructional Design and Delivery for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities
- Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
- Assessment in Early Educational Intervention
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
32 alternative credits
32-37
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Special Education Educational Research View 411 other Masters in Educational Research in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for master's and doctoral programs must present evidence of superior academic achievement, complete a personal statement, and provide professional references.
- Applications for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs must also present GRE verbal and quantitative test scores.
- Minimum GPA for master's and doctoral applicants are, respectively, 3.00 for M.Ed. and M.S.
Tuition Fee
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International
39248 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39248 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23082 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23082 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for University Park
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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