Overview
Key facts
Students of the Special Education program at Boston University develop an individualized course of study in consultation with an advisor for a general master’s degree with specified courses required for each specialization. The required courses for the general master’s degree and for each specialization are described below.
To be eligible for the student-teaching practicum in the Special Education Program, graduate students must have:
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all BU coursework; and
- obtain a grade of B or higher in the required pre-practicum Special Education course.
Additionally, students must:
- have a record of having consistently demonstrated professional behavior in person and in written communication;
- provide documentation of having met school district CORI/SORI and fingerprinting requirements; and
- be approved for student-teaching by their academic advisor, placement coordinator, and the program director.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Special Education
- Special Education: Cognition, Learning, and Behavior
- Language and Language Acquisition
- Assessment in Special Education: Procedures
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Special Education Educational Psychology View 3744 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Statement of Qualifications and Objectives
- Equity & Inclusion Statement
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities attended
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official standardized test score reports
- Non-refundable $95 application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
61050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61050 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
61050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61050 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Boston
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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