Overview

The Special Education program from University of Maryland is part of the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education (CHSE). Graduate programs in special education are designed to prepare highly qualified teachers, to provide graduate level course content, and to prepare researchers, teacher educators, and leaders in the field of special education.

The program can be part or full time, but continuous registration is required.

Facilities and Special Resources

The Special Education program provides an unparalleled setting for graduate study. The program’s proximity to outstanding public schools in Maryland provides students who wish to pursue teacher certification the chance to gain experience with a culturally and linguistically diverse student population in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues and Trends in Educating Individuals with Disabilities

Master's Thesis Research

Quantitative Research Methods

Single Subject Research Designs

Qualitative Methodologies in Special Education

Evaluating Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education

Seminar on Severely Handicapping Conditions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00 , National

More details

International deadlines not announced

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Transcript(s)

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

CV/Resume

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67608 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67608 USD / year

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In-State

31608 USD / year

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Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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